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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,151.62, 382,727.06 and 86,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,151.62, 382,727.06 and 86,689.44 is: 130,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,151.62 : 382,727.06 = 86,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,151.62/382,727.06 = 86,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,151.62x = 382,727.06 × 86,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,151.62x = 33,178,394,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,178,394,504.25/255,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,034.03

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