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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,021.70, 204,032.55 and 86,158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,021.70, 204,032.55 and 86,158.10 is: 129,237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,021.70 : 204,032.55 = 86,158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,021.70/204,032.55 = 86,158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,021.70x = 204,032.55 × 86,158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,021.70x = 17,579,056,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,579,056,846.16/136,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,237.15

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