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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,947.20, 176,920.80 and 86,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,947.20, 176,920.80 and 86,843.20 is: 130,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,947.20 : 176,920.80 = 86,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,947.20/176,920.80 = 86,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,947.20x = 176,920.80 × 86,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,947.20x = 15,364,368,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,364,368,418.56/117,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,264.80

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