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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,167.43, 185,168.61 and 86,559.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,167.43, 185,168.61 and 86,559.27 is: 119,463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,167.43 : 185,168.61 = 86,559.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,167.43/185,168.61 = 86,559.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,167.43x = 185,168.61 × 86,559.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,167.43x = 16,028,059,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,028,059,708.51/134,167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,463.12

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