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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,006.86, 395,970.17 and 86,509.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,006.86, 395,970.17 and 86,509.94 is: 129,751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,006.86 : 395,970.17 = 86,509.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,006.86/395,970.17 = 86,509.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,006.86x = 395,970.17 × 86,509.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,006.86x = 34,255,353,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,255,353,236.09/264,006.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,751.76

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