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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,222.80, 396,382.20 and 86,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,222.80, 396,382.20 and 86,680.40 is: 130,036.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,222.80 : 396,382.20 = 86,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,222.80/396,382.20 = 86,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,222.80x = 396,382.20 × 86,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,222.80x = 34,358,567,648.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,358,567,648.88/264,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,036.35

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