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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,279.40, 197,016.30 and 86,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,279.40, 197,016.30 and 86,891.40 is: 130,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,279.40 : 197,016.30 = 86,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,279.40/197,016.30 = 86,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,279.40x = 197,016.30 × 86,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,279.40x = 17,119,022,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,119,022,129.82/131,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,401.43

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