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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,149.46, 382,598.46 and 86,608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,149.46, 382,598.46 and 86,608.26 is: 129,869.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,149.46 : 382,598.46 = 86,608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,149.46/382,598.46 = 86,608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,149.46x = 382,598.46 × 86,608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,149.46x = 33,136,186,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,136,186,899.28/255,149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,869.71

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