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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,985.84, 254,745.48 and 86,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,985.84, 254,745.48 and 86,704.88 is: 129,938.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,985.84 : 254,745.48 = 86,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,985.84/254,745.48 = 86,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,985.84x = 254,745.48 × 86,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,985.84x = 22,087,676,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,676,273.94/169,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,938.33

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