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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,233.70, 263,023.35 and 86,587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,233.70, 263,023.35 and 86,587.30 is: 129,966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,233.70 : 263,023.35 = 86,587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,233.70/263,023.35 = 86,587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,233.70x = 263,023.35 × 86,587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,233.70x = 22,774,481,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,481,713.46/175,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,966.33

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