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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,640.42, 195,628.24 and 86,132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,640.42, 195,628.24 and 86,132.14 is: 128,979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,640.42 : 195,628.24 = 86,132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,640.42/195,628.24 = 86,132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,640.42x = 195,628.24 × 86,132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,640.42x = 16,849,878,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,849,878,955.63/130,640.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,979.06

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