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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,468.54, 396,618.57 and 86,934.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,468.54, 396,618.57 and 86,934.51 is: 130,374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,468.54 : 396,618.57 = 86,934.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,468.54/396,618.57 = 86,934.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,468.54x = 396,618.57 × 86,934.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,468.54x = 34,479,841,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479,841,039.85/264,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,374.07

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