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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,722.80, 269,610.12 and 86,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,722.80, 269,610.12 and 86,151.60 is: 129,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,722.80 : 269,610.12 = 86,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,722.80/269,610.12 = 86,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,722.80x = 269,610.12 × 86,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,722.80x = 23,227,343,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,227,343,214.19/179,722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,239.82

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