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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,024.56, 398,948.30 and 86,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,024.56, 398,948.30 and 86,067.24 is: 129,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,024.56 : 398,948.30 = 86,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,024.56/398,948.30 = 86,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,024.56x = 398,948.30 × 86,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,024.56x = 34,336,379,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,336,379,083.69/266,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,072.21

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