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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,867.04, 382,061.78 and 86,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,867.04, 382,061.78 and 86,269.38 is: 129,323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,867.04 : 382,061.78 = 86,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,867.04/382,061.78 = 86,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,867.04x = 382,061.78 × 86,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,867.04x = 32,960,232,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,960,232,882.30/254,867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,323.25

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