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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,017.80, 254,637.90 and 86,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,017.80, 254,637.90 and 86,814.60 is: 130,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,017.80 : 254,637.90 = 86,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,017.80/254,637.90 = 86,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,017.80x = 254,637.90 × 86,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,017.80x = 22,106,287,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,106,287,433.34/170,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,023.37

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