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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,929.28, 265,203.01 and 86,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,929.28, 265,203.01 and 86,867.25 is: 130,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,929.28 : 265,203.01 = 86,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,929.28/265,203.01 = 86,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,929.28x = 265,203.01 × 86,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,929.28x = 23,037,456,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037,456,359.13/176,929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,207.15

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