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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,811.70, 256,374.30 and 86,630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,811.70, 256,374.30 and 86,630.44 is: 130,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,811.70 : 256,374.30 = 86,630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,811.70/256,374.30 = 86,630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,811.70x = 256,374.30 × 86,630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,811.70x = 22,209,818,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,818,413.69/170,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,025.16

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