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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,330.27, 264,427.70 and 86,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,330.27, 264,427.70 and 86,317.44 is: 129,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,330.27 : 264,427.70 = 86,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,330.27/264,427.70 = 86,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,330.27x = 264,427.70 × 86,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,330.27x = 22,824,721,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,721,697.50/176,330.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,443.02

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