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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,150.62, 382,725.56 and 86,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,150.62, 382,725.56 and 86,688.44 is: 130,032.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,150.62 : 382,725.56 = 86,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,150.62/382,725.56 = 86,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,150.62x = 382,725.56 × 86,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,150.62x = 33,177,881,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,177,881,744.53/255,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,032.53

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