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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,823.20, 205,234.80 and 86,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,823.20, 205,234.80 and 86,959.60 is: 130,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,823.20 : 205,234.80 = 86,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,823.20/205,234.80 = 86,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,823.20x = 205,234.80 × 86,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,823.20x = 17,847,136,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847,136,114.08/136,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,439.40

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