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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,111.60, 382,651.20 and 86,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,111.60, 382,651.20 and 86,631.60 is: 129,941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,111.60 : 382,651.20 = 86,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,111.60/382,651.20 = 86,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,111.60x = 382,651.20 × 86,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,111.60x = 33,149,685,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,149,685,697.92/255,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,941.90

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