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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,227.99, 396,383.28 and 86,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,227.99, 396,383.28 and 86,694.62 is: 130,055.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,227.99 : 396,383.28 = 86,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,227.99/396,383.28 = 86,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,227.99x = 396,383.28 × 86,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,227.99x = 34,364,295,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,364,295,852.04/264,227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,055.47

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