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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,814.70, 256,378.80 and 86,633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,814.70, 256,378.80 and 86,633.44 is: 130,029.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,814.70 : 256,378.80 = 86,633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,814.70/256,378.80 = 86,633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,814.70x = 256,378.80 × 86,633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,814.70x = 22,210,977,387.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210,977,387.07/170,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,029.66

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