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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,816.73, 382,203.09 and 86,333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,816.73, 382,203.09 and 86,333.49 is: 129,492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,816.73 : 382,203.09 = 86,333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,816.73/382,203.09 = 86,333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,816.73x = 382,203.09 × 86,333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,816.73x = 32,996,926,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,996,926,648.48/254,816.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,492.78

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