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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,023.93, 196,535.91 and 86,932.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,023.93, 196,535.91 and 86,932.39 is: 130,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,023.93 : 196,535.91 = 86,932.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,023.93/196,535.91 = 86,932.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,023.93x = 196,535.91 × 86,932.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,023.93x = 17,085,336,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,085,336,377.12/131,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,398.59

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