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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,001.60, 396,099.60 and 86,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,001.60, 396,099.60 and 86,514.40 is: 129,803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,001.60 : 396,099.60 = 86,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,001.60/396,099.60 = 86,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,001.60x = 396,099.60 × 86,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,001.60x = 34,268,319,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,268,319,234.24/264,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,803.45

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