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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,342.13, 264,477.83 and 86,346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,342.13, 264,477.83 and 86,346.07 is: 129,501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,342.13 : 264,477.83 = 86,346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,342.13/264,477.83 = 86,346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,342.13x = 264,477.83 × 86,346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,342.13x = 22,836,620,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,836,620,129.70/176,342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,501.78

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