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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,219.40, 396,329.10 and 86,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,219.40, 396,329.10 and 86,683.60 is: 130,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,219.40 : 396,329.10 = 86,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,219.40/396,329.10 = 86,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,219.40x = 396,329.10 × 86,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,219.40x = 34,355,233,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,355,233,172.76/264,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,025.40

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