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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,670.56, 181,794.42 and 86,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,670.56, 181,794.42 and 86,425.44 is: 119,325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,670.56 : 181,794.42 = 86,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,670.56/181,794.42 = 86,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,670.56x = 181,794.42 × 86,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,670.56x = 15,711,662,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711,662,738.04/131,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,325.56

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