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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,998.10, 181,533.60 and 86,006.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,998.10, 181,533.60 and 86,006.10 is: 129,035.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,998.10 : 181,533.60 = 86,006.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,998.10/181,533.60 = 86,006.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,998.10x = 181,533.60 × 86,006.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,998.10x = 15,612,996,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612,996,954.96/120,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,035.06

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