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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,791.20, 176,254.80 and 86,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,791.20, 176,254.80 and 86,687.20 is: 129,712.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,791.20 : 176,254.80 = 86,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,791.20/176,254.80 = 86,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,791.20x = 176,254.80 × 86,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,791.20x = 15,279,035,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,279,035,098.56/117,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,712.87

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