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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,792.18, 256,344.52 and 86,610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,792.18, 256,344.52 and 86,610.44 is: 129,994.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,792.18 : 256,344.52 = 86,610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,792.18/256,344.52 = 86,610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,792.18x = 256,344.52 × 86,610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,792.18x = 22,202,111,668.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202,111,668.79/170,792.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,994.90

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