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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,580.86, 396,925.97 and 87,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,580.86, 396,925.97 and 87,098.52 is: 130,665.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,580.86 : 396,925.97 = 87,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,580.86/396,925.97 = 87,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,580.86x = 396,925.97 × 87,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,580.86x = 34,571,664,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571,664,536.56/264,580.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,665.78

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