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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,225.73, 396,379.91 and 86,692.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,225.73, 396,379.91 and 86,692.36 is: 130,052.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,225.73 : 396,379.91 = 86,692.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,225.73/396,379.91 = 86,692.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,225.73x = 396,379.91 × 86,692.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,225.73x = 34,363,108,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,363,108,430.08/264,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,052.09

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