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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,328.05, 396,533.52 and 86,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,328.05, 396,533.52 and 86,794.68 is: 130,205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,328.05 : 396,533.52 = 86,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,328.05/396,533.52 = 86,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,328.05x = 396,533.52 × 86,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,328.05x = 34,416,999,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,416,999,977.67/264,328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,205.63

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