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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,718.38, 381,977.48 and 86,192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,718.38, 381,977.48 and 86,192.30 is: 129,254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,718.38 : 381,977.48 = 86,192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,718.38/381,977.48 = 86,192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,718.38x = 381,977.48 × 86,192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,718.38x = 32,923,517,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,923,517,549.40/254,718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,254.58

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