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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,189.95, 255,442.53 and 86,009.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,189.95, 255,442.53 and 86,009.35 is: 129,093.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,189.95 : 255,442.53 = 86,009.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,189.95/255,442.53 = 86,009.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,189.95x = 255,442.53 × 86,009.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,189.95x = 21,970,445,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,970,445,967.66/170,189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,093.67

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