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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,019.80, 254,640.90 and 86,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,019.80, 254,640.90 and 86,816.60 is: 130,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,019.80 : 254,640.90 = 86,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,019.80/254,640.90 = 86,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,019.80x = 254,640.90 × 86,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,019.80x = 22,107,057,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107,057,158.94/170,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,026.37

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