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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,338.70, 383,053.68 and 86,850.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,338.70, 383,053.68 and 86,850.42 is: 130,291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,338.70 : 383,053.68 = 86,850.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,338.70/383,053.68 = 86,850.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,338.70x = 383,053.68 × 86,850.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,338.70x = 33,268,372,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268,372,990.55/255,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,291.15

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