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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,006.60, 395,912.70 and 86,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,006.60, 395,912.70 and 86,519.40 is: 129,747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,006.60 : 395,912.70 = 86,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,006.60/395,912.70 = 86,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,006.60x = 395,912.70 × 86,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,006.60x = 34,254,129,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254,129,256.38/264,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,747.25

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