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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,473.79, 396,626.45 and 86,939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,473.79, 396,626.45 and 86,939.88 is: 130,382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,473.79 : 396,626.45 = 86,939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,473.79/396,626.45 = 86,939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,473.79x = 396,626.45 × 86,939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,473.79x = 34,482,655,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482,655,533.13/264,473.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,382.13

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