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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,496.14, 255,901.95 and 86,315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,496.14, 255,901.95 and 86,315.45 is: 129,553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,496.14 : 255,901.95 = 86,315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,496.14/255,901.95 = 86,315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,496.14x = 255,901.95 × 86,315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,496.14x = 22,088,290,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088,290,690.62/170,496.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,553.03

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