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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,220.80, 396,379.20 and 86,678.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,220.80, 396,379.20 and 86,678.40 is: 130,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,220.80 : 396,379.20 = 86,678.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,220.80/396,379.20 = 86,678.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,220.80x = 396,379.20 × 86,678.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,220.80x = 34,357,514,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,357,514,849.28/264,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,033.35

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