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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,777.10, 234,992.85 and 86,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,777.10, 234,992.85 and 86,706.70 is: 129,964.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,777.10 : 234,992.85 = 86,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,777.10/234,992.85 = 86,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,777.10x = 234,992.85 × 86,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,777.10x = 20,375,454,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,375,454,547.10/156,777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,964.48

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