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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,607.56, 396,827.64 and 87,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,607.56, 396,827.64 and 87,075 is: 130,584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,607.56 : 396,827.64 = 87,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,607.56/396,827.64 = 87,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,607.56x = 396,827.64 × 87,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,607.56x = 34,553,766,753
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553,766,753/264,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,584.96

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