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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,022.80, 254,645.40 and 86,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,022.80, 254,645.40 and 86,819.60 is: 130,030.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,022.80 : 254,645.40 = 86,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,022.80/254,645.40 = 86,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,022.80x = 254,645.40 × 86,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,022.80x = 22,108,211,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108,211,769.84/170,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,030.87

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