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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,804.24, 256,362.60 and 86,622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,804.24, 256,362.60 and 86,622.50 is: 130,012.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,804.24 : 256,362.60 = 86,622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,804.24/256,362.60 = 86,622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,804.24x = 256,362.60 × 86,622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,804.24x = 22,206,769,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206,769,318.50/170,804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,012.99

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