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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,627.62, 397,002.93 and 87,136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,627.62, 397,002.93 and 87,136.17 is: 130,724.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,627.62 : 397,002.93 = 87,136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,627.62/397,002.93 = 87,136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,627.62x = 397,002.93 × 87,136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,627.62x = 34,593,314,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593,314,798.98/264,627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,724.51

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