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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,217.60, 181,858.80 and 86,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121,217.60, 181,858.80 and 86,225.60 is: 129,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121,217.60 : 181,858.80 = 86,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121,217.60/181,858.80 = 86,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121,217.60x = 181,858.80 × 86,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121,217.60x = 15,680,884,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680,884,145.28/121,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,361.45

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