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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,412.02, 396,533.79 and 86,877.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,412.02, 396,533.79 and 86,877.84 is: 130,289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,412.02 : 396,533.79 = 86,877.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,412.02/396,533.79 = 86,877.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,412.02x = 396,533.79 × 86,877.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,412.02x = 34,449,999,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,449,999,162.21/264,412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,289.08

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