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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,423.55, 383,167.13 and 86,930.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,423.55, 383,167.13 and 86,930.93 is: 130,407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,423.55 : 383,167.13 = 86,930.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,423.55/383,167.13 = 86,930.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,423.55x = 383,167.13 × 86,930.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,423.55x = 33,309,073,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,309,073,040.50/255,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,407.21

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