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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,450.42, 382,988.39 and 86,925.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,450.42, 382,988.39 and 86,925.47 is: 130,324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,450.42 : 382,988.39 = 86,925.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,450.42/382,988.39 = 86,925.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,450.42x = 382,988.39 × 86,925.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,450.42x = 33,291,443,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,291,443,455.72/255,450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,324.48

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