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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,108.60, 382,646.70 and 86,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,108.60, 382,646.70 and 86,628.60 is: 129,937.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,108.60 : 382,646.70 = 86,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,108.60/382,646.70 = 86,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,108.60x = 382,646.70 × 86,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,108.60x = 33,148,147,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148,147,915.62/255,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,937.40

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