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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,862.84, 257,760.91 and 86,450.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,862.84, 257,760.91 and 86,450.95 is: 129,659.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,862.84 : 257,760.91 = 86,450.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,862.84/257,760.91 = 86,450.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,862.84x = 257,760.91 × 86,450.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,862.84x = 22,283,675,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,283,675,542.36/171,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,659.65

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