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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,480.38, 382,982.29 and 86,885.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,480.38, 382,982.29 and 86,885.50 is: 130,247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,480.38 : 382,982.29 = 86,885.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,480.38/382,982.29 = 86,885.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,480.38x = 382,982.29 × 86,885.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,480.38x = 33,275,607,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,275,607,757.80/255,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,247.21

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