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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,217.73, 253,826.60 and 86,170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,217.73, 253,826.60 and 86,170.05 is: 129,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,217.73 : 253,826.60 = 86,170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,217.73/253,826.60 = 86,170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,217.73x = 253,826.60 × 86,170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,217.73x = 21,872,250,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,872,250,382.48/169,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,255.08

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