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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,746.52, 397,168.98 and 87,266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,746.52, 397,168.98 and 87,266.07 is: 130,915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,746.52 : 397,168.98 = 87,266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,746.52/397,168.98 = 87,266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,746.52x = 397,168.98 × 87,266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,746.52x = 34,659,376,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659,376,010.51/264,746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,915.32

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