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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,226.22, 396,380.66 and 86,692.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,226.22, 396,380.66 and 86,692.86 is: 130,052.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,226.22 : 396,380.66 = 86,692.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,226.22/396,380.66 = 86,692.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,226.22x = 396,380.66 × 86,692.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,226.22x = 34,363,373,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,363,373,064.09/264,226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,052.85

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