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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,052.60, 256,578.90 and 86,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,052.60, 256,578.90 and 86,780.20 is: 130,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,052.60 : 256,578.90 = 86,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,052.60/256,578.90 = 86,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,052.60x = 256,578.90 × 86,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,052.60x = 22,265,968,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,265,968,257.78/171,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,170.30

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