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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,751.30, 382,114.80 and 86,255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,751.30, 382,114.80 and 86,255.10 is: 129,378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,751.30 : 382,114.80 = 86,255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,751.30/382,114.80 = 86,255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,751.30x = 382,114.80 × 86,255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,751.30x = 32,959,350,285.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,959,350,285.48/254,751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,378.54

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