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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,149.89, 204,011.46 and 86,124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,149.89, 204,011.46 and 86,124.31 is: 129,051.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,149.89 : 204,011.46 = 86,124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,149.89/204,011.46 = 86,124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,149.89x = 204,011.46 × 86,124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,149.89x = 17,570,346,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,570,346,224.59/136,149.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,051.49

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