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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,150.93, 185,145.78 and 86,542.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,150.93, 185,145.78 and 86,542.77 is: 119,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,150.93 : 185,145.78 = 86,542.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,150.93/185,145.78 = 86,542.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,150.93x = 185,145.78 × 86,542.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,150.93x = 16,023,028,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023,028,222.30/134,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,440.31

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