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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,350.14, 396,566.52 and 86,816.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,350.14, 396,566.52 and 86,816.68 is: 130,238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,350.14 : 396,566.52 = 86,816.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,350.14/396,566.52 = 86,816.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,350.14x = 396,566.52 × 86,816.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,350.14x = 34,428,588,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,428,588,665.55/264,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,238.59

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