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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,621.16, 185,738.55 and 86,901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,621.16, 185,738.55 and 86,901.66 is: 119,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,621.16 : 185,738.55 = 86,901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,621.16/185,738.55 = 86,901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,621.16x = 185,738.55 × 86,901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,621.16x = 16,140,988,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140,988,320.99/134,621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,899.34

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