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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,987.70, 397,375.95 and 87,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,987.70, 397,375.95 and 87,445.30 is: 131,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,987.70 : 397,375.95 = 87,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,987.70/397,375.95 = 87,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,987.70x = 397,375.95 × 87,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,987.70x = 34,748,659,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,748,659,160.54/264,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,133.10

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