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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,712.48, 185,858.10 and 86,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,712.48, 185,858.10 and 86,998.08 is: 120,028.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,712.48 : 185,858.10 = 86,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,712.48/185,858.10 = 86,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,712.48x = 185,858.10 × 86,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,712.48x = 16,169,297,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,169,297,852.45/134,712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,028.21

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