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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,827.15, 195,748.65 and 86,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,827.15, 195,748.65 and 86,540.40 is: 129,485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,827.15 : 195,748.65 = 86,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,827.15/195,748.65 = 86,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,827.15x = 195,748.65 × 86,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,827.15x = 16,940,166,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,940,166,470.46/130,827.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,485.10

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