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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,965.20, 203,947.80 and 86,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,965.20, 203,947.80 and 86,101.60 is: 129,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,965.20 : 203,947.80 = 86,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,965.20/203,947.80 = 86,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,965.20x = 203,947.80 × 86,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,965.20x = 17,560,231,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,560,231,896.48/135,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,152.40

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