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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,327.70, 268,991.55 and 86,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,327.70, 268,991.55 and 86,015.70 is: 129,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,327.70 : 268,991.55 = 86,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,327.70/268,991.55 = 86,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,327.70x = 268,991.55 × 86,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,327.70x = 23,137,496,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,137,496,467.34/179,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,023.55

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