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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,382.92, 194,222.00 and 86,720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,382.92, 194,222.00 and 86,720.02 is: 130,178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,382.92 : 194,222.00 = 86,720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,382.92/194,222.00 = 86,720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,382.92x = 194,222.00 × 86,720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,382.92x = 16,842,935,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,842,935,455.69/129,382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,178.97

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