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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,646.40, 254,469.60 and 86,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,646.40, 254,469.60 and 86,529.60 is: 129,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,646.40 : 254,469.60 = 86,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,646.40/254,469.60 = 86,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,646.40x = 254,469.60 × 86,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,646.40x = 22,019,152,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,019,152,700.16/169,646.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,794.40

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