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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,166.69, 185,167.59 and 86,558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,166.69, 185,167.59 and 86,558.52 is: 119,462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,166.69 : 185,167.59 = 86,558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,166.69/185,167.59 = 86,558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,166.69x = 185,167.59 × 86,558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,166.69x = 16,027,832,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027,832,542.37/134,166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,462.09

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