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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,427.26, 396,690.09 and 86,941.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,427.26, 396,690.09 and 86,941.27 is: 130,428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,427.26 : 396,690.09 = 86,941.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,427.26/396,690.09 = 86,941.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,427.26x = 396,690.09 × 86,941.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,427.26x = 34,488,740,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,488,740,221.01/264,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,428.08

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