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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,292.40, 197,035.80 and 86,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,292.40, 197,035.80 and 86,904.40 is: 130,420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,292.40 : 197,035.80 = 86,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,292.40/197,035.80 = 86,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,292.40x = 197,035.80 × 86,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,292.40x = 17,123,277,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,123,277,977.52/131,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,420.94

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