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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,648.78, 195,973.26 and 86,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,648.78, 195,973.26 and 86,265.10 is: 129,397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,648.78 : 195,973.26 = 86,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,648.78/195,973.26 = 86,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,648.78x = 195,973.26 × 86,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,648.78x = 16,905,652,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,905,652,871.23/130,648.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,397.71

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