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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,014.80, 254,633.40 and 86,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,014.80, 254,633.40 and 86,811.60 is: 130,018.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,014.80 : 254,633.40 = 86,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,014.80/254,633.40 = 86,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,014.80x = 254,633.40 × 86,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,014.80x = 22,105,132,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105,132,867.44/170,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,018.87

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