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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,544.38, 396,861.93 and 87,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,544.38, 396,861.93 and 87,101.73 is: 130,667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,544.38 : 396,861.93 = 87,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,544.38/396,861.93 = 87,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,544.38x = 396,861.93 × 87,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,544.38x = 34,567,360,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567,360,674.14/264,544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,667.53

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