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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,296.14, 196,904.12 and 86,315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,296.14, 196,904.12 and 86,315.63 is: 129,447.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,296.14 : 196,904.12 = 86,315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,296.14/196,904.12 = 86,315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,296.14x = 196,904.12 × 86,315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,296.14x = 16,995,901,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,995,901,751.30/131,296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,447.08

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