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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,264.56, 164,729.44 and 86,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,264.56, 164,729.44 and 86,948 is: 120,093.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,264.56 : 164,729.44 = 86,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,264.56/164,729.44 = 86,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,264.56x = 164,729.44 × 86,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,264.56x = 14,322,895,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,322,895,349.12/119,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,093.47

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