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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,112.84, 185,086.80 and 86,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,112.84, 185,086.80 and 86,465.40 is: 119,329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,112.84 : 185,086.80 = 86,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,112.84/185,086.80 = 86,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,112.84x = 185,086.80 × 86,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,112.84x = 16,003,604,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003,604,196.72/134,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,329.40

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