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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,221.82, 255,490.43 and 86,041.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,221.82, 255,490.43 and 86,041.49 is: 129,141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,221.82 : 255,490.43 = 86,041.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,221.82/255,490.43 = 86,041.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,221.82x = 255,490.43 × 86,041.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,221.82x = 21,982,775,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982,775,570.28/170,221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,141.94

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