Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,586.40, 396,934.24 and 87,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,586.40, 396,934.24 and 87,104 is: 130,673.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,586.40 : 396,934.24 = 87,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,586.40/396,934.24 = 87,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,586.40x = 396,934.24 × 87,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,586.40x = 34,574,560,040.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,574,560,040.96/264,586.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,673.99
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