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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,829.20, 176,311.80 and 86,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,829.20, 176,311.80 and 86,725.20 is: 129,769.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,829.20 : 176,311.80 = 86,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,829.20/176,311.80 = 86,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,829.20x = 176,311.80 × 86,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,829.20x = 15,290,676,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290,676,117.36/117,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,769.84

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