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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,162.80, 396,230.28 and 86,646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,162.80, 396,230.28 and 86,646.44 is: 129,965.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,162.80 : 396,230.28 = 86,646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,162.80/396,230.28 = 86,646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,162.80x = 396,230.28 × 86,646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,162.80x = 34,331,943,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,331,943,182.20/264,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,965.09

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