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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,094.60, 382,625.70 and 86,614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,094.60, 382,625.70 and 86,614.60 is: 129,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,094.60 : 382,625.70 = 86,614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,094.60/382,625.70 = 86,614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,094.60x = 382,625.70 × 86,614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,094.60x = 33,140,971,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,140,971,955.22/255,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,916.40

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