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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,092.70, 382,679.55 and 86,628.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,092.70, 382,679.55 and 86,628.90 is: 129,957.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,092.70 : 382,679.55 = 86,628.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,092.70/382,679.55 = 86,628.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,092.70x = 382,679.55 × 86,628.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,092.70x = 33,151,108,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,151,108,469.00/255,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,957.10

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