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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,770.64, 397,134.36 and 87,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,770.64, 397,134.36 and 87,274.80 is: 130,905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,770.64 : 397,134.36 = 87,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,770.64/397,134.36 = 87,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,770.64x = 397,134.36 × 87,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,770.64x = 34,659,821,842.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659,821,842.13/264,770.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,905.08

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