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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,849.75, 382,035.87 and 86,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,849.75, 382,035.87 and 86,252.04 is: 129,297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,849.75 : 382,035.87 = 86,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,849.75/382,035.87 = 86,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,849.75x = 382,035.87 × 86,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,849.75x = 32,951,373,443.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,951,373,443.91/254,849.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,297.26

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