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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,227.49, 396,382.53 and 86,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,227.49, 396,382.53 and 86,694.12 is: 130,054.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,227.49 : 396,382.53 = 86,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,227.49/396,382.53 = 86,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,227.49x = 396,382.53 × 86,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,227.49x = 34,364,034,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,364,034,621.72/264,227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,054.73

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