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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,908.91, 397,377.10 and 87,429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,908.91, 397,377.10 and 87,429.76 is: 131,149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,908.91 : 397,377.10 = 87,429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,908.91/397,377.10 = 87,429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,908.91x = 397,377.10 × 87,429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,908.91x = 34,742,584,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,742,584,482.50/264,908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,149.17

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