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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,254.28, 396,232.86 and 86,746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,254.28, 396,232.86 and 86,746.44 is: 130,070.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,254.28 : 396,232.86 = 86,746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,254.28/396,232.86 = 86,746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,254.28x = 396,232.86 × 86,746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,254.28x = 34,371,790,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,371,790,016.02/264,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,070.89

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