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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,199.20, 396,215.64 and 86,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,199.20, 396,215.64 and 86,664.96 is: 129,970.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,199.20 : 396,215.64 = 86,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,199.20/396,215.64 = 86,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,199.20x = 396,215.64 × 86,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,199.20x = 34,338,012,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,338,012,591.97/264,199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,970.16

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