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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,200.14, 204,968.84 and 86,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,200.14, 204,968.84 and 86,877.27 is: 129,789.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,200.14 : 204,968.84 = 86,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,200.14/204,968.84 = 86,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,200.14x = 204,968.84 × 86,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,200.14x = 17,807,132,819.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807,132,819.88/137,200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,789.47

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