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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,704.08, 264,863.28 and 86,808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,704.08, 264,863.28 and 86,808.72 is: 130,118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,704.08 : 264,863.28 = 86,808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,704.08/264,863.28 = 86,808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,704.08x = 264,863.28 × 86,808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,704.08x = 22,992,442,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,992,442,311.80/176,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,118.34

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