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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,215.24, 396,366.87 and 86,674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,215.24, 396,366.87 and 86,674.58 is: 130,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,215.24 : 396,366.87 = 86,674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,215.24/396,366.87 = 86,674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,215.24x = 396,366.87 × 86,674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,215.24x = 34,354,930,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,354,930,001.33/264,215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,026.30

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