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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,016.80, 254,636.40 and 86,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,016.80, 254,636.40 and 86,813.60 is: 130,021.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,016.80 : 254,636.40 = 86,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,016.80/254,636.40 = 86,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,016.80x = 254,636.40 × 86,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,016.80x = 22,105,902,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105,902,575.04/170,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,021.87

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