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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,096.20, 382,684.80 and 86,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,096.20, 382,684.80 and 86,632.40 is: 129,962.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,096.20 : 382,684.80 = 86,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,096.20/382,684.80 = 86,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,096.20x = 382,684.80 × 86,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,096.20x = 33,152,902,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152,902,667.52/255,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,962.35

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