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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,106.60, 382,643.70 and 86,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,106.60, 382,643.70 and 86,626.60 is: 129,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,106.60 : 382,643.70 = 86,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,106.60/382,643.70 = 86,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,106.60x = 382,643.70 × 86,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,106.60x = 33,147,122,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,147,122,742.42/255,106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,934.40

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