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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,886.44, 208,333.50 and 86,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,886.44, 208,333.50 and 86,447.40 is: 129,673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,886.44 : 208,333.50 = 86,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,886.44/208,333.50 = 86,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,886.44x = 208,333.50 × 86,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,886.44x = 18,009,889,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,009,889,407.90/138,886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,673.49

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