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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,209.44, 396,230.91 and 86,675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,209.44, 396,230.91 and 86,675.08 is: 129,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,209.44 : 396,230.91 = 86,675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,209.44/396,230.91 = 86,675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,209.44x = 396,230.91 × 86,675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,209.44x = 34,343,345,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,343,345,389.35/264,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,985.31

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