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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,751.24, 382,180.86 and 86,263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,751.24, 382,180.86 and 86,263.41 is: 129,413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,751.24 : 382,180.86 = 86,263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,751.24/382,180.86 = 86,263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,751.24x = 382,180.86 × 86,263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,751.24x = 32,968,224,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,968,224,220.33/254,751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,413.40

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