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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,951.32, 188,922.06 and 86,679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,951.32, 188,922.06 and 86,679.48 is: 119,572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,951.32 : 188,922.06 = 86,679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,951.32/188,922.06 = 86,679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,951.32x = 188,922.06 × 86,679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,951.32x = 16,375,665,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375,665,921.33/136,951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,572.90

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