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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,033.52, 182,719.89 and 86,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,033.52, 182,719.89 and 86,348.16 is: 129,288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,033.52 : 182,719.89 = 86,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,033.52/182,719.89 = 86,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,033.52x = 182,719.89 × 86,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,033.52x = 15,777,526,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777,526,296.90/122,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,288.46

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