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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,287.70, 183,431.55 and 86,858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,287.70, 183,431.55 and 86,858.30 is: 130,287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,287.70 : 183,431.55 = 86,858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,287.70/183,431.55 = 86,858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,287.70x = 183,431.55 × 86,858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,287.70x = 15,932,552,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932,552,599.37/122,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,287.45

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