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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,287.70, 263,104.35 and 86,641.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,287.70, 263,104.35 and 86,641.30 is: 130,047.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,287.70 : 263,104.35 = 86,641.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,287.70/263,104.35 = 86,641.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,287.70x = 263,104.35 × 86,641.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,287.70x = 22,795,702,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,702,919.66/175,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,047.36

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