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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,007.60, 168,011.40 and 86,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,007.60, 168,011.40 and 86,638.40 is: 129,957.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,007.60 : 168,011.40 = 86,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,007.60/168,011.40 = 86,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,007.60x = 168,011.40 × 86,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,007.60x = 14,556,238,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,556,238,877.76/112,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,957.60

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