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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,214.68, 182,330.46 and 86,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,214.68, 182,330.46 and 86,931 is: 119,882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,214.68 : 182,330.46 = 86,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,214.68/182,330.46 = 86,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,214.68x = 182,330.46 × 86,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,214.68x = 15,850,169,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,169,218.26/132,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,882.07

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