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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,043.62, 182,299.14 and 86,797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,043.62, 182,299.14 and 86,797.34 is: 119,832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,043.62 : 182,299.14 = 86,797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,043.62/182,299.14 = 86,797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,043.62x = 182,299.14 × 86,797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,043.62x = 15,823,080,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,080,436.29/132,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,832.22

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