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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,135.24, 396,189.09 and 86,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,135.24, 396,189.09 and 86,618.88 is: 129,923.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,135.24 : 396,189.09 = 86,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,135.24/396,189.09 = 86,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,135.24x = 396,189.09 × 86,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,135.24x = 34,317,455,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,317,455,244.02/264,135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,923.80

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