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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,039.60, 168,059.40 and 86,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,039.60, 168,059.40 and 86,670.40 is: 130,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,039.60 : 168,059.40 = 86,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,039.60/168,059.40 = 86,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,039.60x = 168,059.40 × 86,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,039.60x = 14,565,775,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,565,775,421.76/112,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,005.60

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