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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,486.55, 399,711.60 and 86,569.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,486.55, 399,711.60 and 86,569.35 is: 129,848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,486.55 : 399,711.60 = 86,569.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,486.55/399,711.60 = 86,569.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,486.55x = 399,711.60 × 86,569.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,486.55x = 34,602,773,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,602,773,399.46/266,486.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,848.10

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