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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,477.48, 396,741.06 and 86,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,477.48, 396,741.06 and 86,984.88 is: 130,485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,477.48 : 396,741.06 = 86,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,477.48/396,741.06 = 86,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,477.48x = 396,741.06 × 86,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,477.48x = 34,510,473,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,510,473,495.17/264,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,485.49

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