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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,020, 208,005.12 and 86,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,020, 208,005.12 and 86,182.08 is: 128,947.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,020 : 208,005.12 = 86,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,020/208,005.12 = 86,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,020x = 208,005.12 × 86,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,020x = 17,926,313,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,926,313,892.25/139,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,947.73

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