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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,254.78, 396,233.61 and 86,746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,254.78, 396,233.61 and 86,746.94 is: 130,071.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,254.78 : 396,233.61 = 86,746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,254.78/396,233.61 = 86,746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,254.78x = 396,233.61 × 86,746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,254.78x = 34,372,053,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,372,053,192.65/264,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,071.64

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