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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,979.16, 186,226.12 and 87,292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,979.16, 186,226.12 and 87,292.84 is: 120,434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,979.16 : 186,226.12 = 87,292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,979.16/186,226.12 = 87,292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,979.16x = 186,226.12 × 87,292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,979.16x = 16,256,206,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256,206,896.98/134,979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,434.94

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