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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,786.24, 185,922.59 and 86,371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,786.24, 185,922.59 and 86,371.87 is: 119,140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,786.24 : 185,922.59 = 86,371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,786.24/185,922.59 = 86,371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,786.24x = 185,922.59 × 86,371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,786.24x = 16,058,481,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058,481,773.54/134,786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,140.36

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