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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,844.60, 196,266.90 and 86,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,844.60, 196,266.90 and 86,521.40 is: 129,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,844.60 : 196,266.90 = 86,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,844.60/196,266.90 = 86,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,844.60x = 196,266.90 × 86,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,844.60x = 16,981,286,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,981,286,961.66/130,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,782.10

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