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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,329.55, 396,535.77 and 86,796.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,329.55, 396,535.77 and 86,796.18 is: 130,207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,329.55 : 396,535.77 = 86,796.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,329.55/396,535.77 = 86,796.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,329.55x = 396,535.77 × 86,796.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,329.55x = 34,417,790,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,417,790,069.36/264,329.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,207.88

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