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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,060.60, 382,574.70 and 86,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,060.60, 382,574.70 and 86,580.60 is: 129,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,060.60 : 382,574.70 = 86,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,060.60/382,574.70 = 86,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,060.60x = 382,574.70 × 86,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,060.60x = 33,123,547,070.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,123,547,070.82/255,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,865.40

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