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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,007.60, 395,914.20 and 86,520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,007.60, 395,914.20 and 86,520.40 is: 129,748.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,007.60 : 395,914.20 = 86,520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,007.60/395,914.20 = 86,520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,007.60x = 395,914.20 × 86,520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,007.60x = 34,254,654,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254,654,949.68/264,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,748.75

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