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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,799.38, 265,013.07 and 86,717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,799.38, 265,013.07 and 86,717.54 is: 129,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,799.38 : 265,013.07 = 86,717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,799.38/265,013.07 = 86,717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,799.38x = 265,013.07 × 86,717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,799.38x = 22,981,281,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,981,281,498.25/176,799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,985.08

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