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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,579.86, 396,924.46 and 87,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,579.86, 396,924.46 and 87,097.52 is: 130,664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,579.86 : 396,924.46 = 87,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,579.86/396,924.46 = 87,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,579.86x = 396,924.46 × 87,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,579.86x = 34,571,136,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571,136,093.34/264,579.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,664.28

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