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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,086.70, 382,670.55 and 86,622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,086.70, 382,670.55 and 86,622.90 is: 129,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,086.70 : 382,670.55 = 86,622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,086.70/382,670.55 = 86,622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,086.70x = 382,670.55 × 86,622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,086.70x = 33,148,032,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148,032,785.60/255,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,948.10

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