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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,028.35, 396,038.93 and 86,541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,028.35, 396,038.93 and 86,541.15 is: 129,810.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,028.35 : 396,038.93 = 86,541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,028.35/396,038.93 = 86,541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,028.35x = 396,038.93 × 86,541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,028.35x = 34,273,664,014.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,273,664,014.26/264,028.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,810.55

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