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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,486.80, 396,788.52 and 86,986.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,486.80, 396,788.52 and 86,986.64 is: 130,499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,486.80 : 396,788.52 = 86,986.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,486.80/396,788.52 = 86,986.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,486.80x = 396,788.52 × 86,986.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,486.80x = 34,515,300,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,515,300,145.37/264,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,499.14

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