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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,476.79, 396,630.93 and 86,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,476.79, 396,630.93 and 86,942.88 is: 130,386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,476.79 : 396,630.93 = 86,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,476.79/396,630.93 = 86,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,476.79x = 396,630.93 × 86,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,476.79x = 34,484,235,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,484,235,351.28/264,476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,386.62

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