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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,249.33, 382,915.52 and 86,784.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,249.33, 382,915.52 and 86,784.72 is: 130,191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,249.33 : 382,915.52 = 86,784.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,249.33/382,915.52 = 86,784.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,249.33x = 382,915.52 × 86,784.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,249.33x = 33,231,215,752.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,231,215,752.93/255,249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,191.20

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