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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,577.86, 396,921.47 and 87,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,577.86, 396,921.47 and 87,095.52 is: 130,661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,577.86 : 396,921.47 = 87,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,577.86/396,921.47 = 87,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,577.86x = 396,921.47 × 87,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,577.86x = 34,570,081,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,570,081,393.34/264,577.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,661.28

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