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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,316.80, 183,475.20 and 86,887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,316.80, 183,475.20 and 86,887.40 is: 130,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,316.80 : 183,475.20 = 86,887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,316.80/183,475.20 = 86,887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,316.80x = 183,475.20 × 86,887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,316.80x = 15,941,683,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,941,683,092.48/122,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,331.10

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