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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,643.70, 254,465.55 and 86,699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,643.70, 254,465.55 and 86,699.70 is: 130,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,643.70 : 254,465.55 = 86,699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,643.70/254,465.55 = 86,699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,643.70x = 254,465.55 × 86,699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,643.70x = 22,062,086,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062,086,845.34/169,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,049.55

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