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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,078.60, 382,601.70 and 86,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,078.60, 382,601.70 and 86,598.60 is: 129,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,078.60 : 382,601.70 = 86,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,078.60/382,601.70 = 86,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,078.60x = 382,601.70 × 86,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,078.60x = 33,132,771,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,132,771,577.62/255,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,892.40

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