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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,665.94, 413,509.85 and 86,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,665.94, 413,509.85 and 86,253.52 is: 129,383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,665.94 : 413,509.85 = 86,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,665.94/413,509.85 = 86,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,665.94x = 413,509.85 × 86,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,665.94x = 35,666,680,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,666,680,117.17/275,665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,383.70

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