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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,344.80, 209,017.20 and 86,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,344.80, 209,017.20 and 86,856.80 is: 130,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,344.80 : 209,017.20 = 86,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,344.80/209,017.20 = 86,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,344.80x = 209,017.20 × 86,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,344.80x = 18,154,565,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,565,136.96/139,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,285.20

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