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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,927.60, 397,391.40 and 87,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,927.60, 397,391.40 and 87,440.40 is: 131,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,927.60 : 397,391.40 = 87,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,927.60/397,391.40 = 87,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,927.60x = 397,391.40 × 87,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,927.60x = 34,748,062,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,748,062,972.56/264,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,160.60

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