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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,034.60, 396,048.30 and 86,547.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,034.60, 396,048.30 and 86,547.40 is: 129,819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,034.60 : 396,048.30 = 86,547.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,034.60/396,048.30 = 86,547.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,034.60x = 396,048.30 × 86,547.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,034.60x = 34,276,950,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,276,950,639.42/264,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,819.92

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