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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,598.76, 209,194.02 and 86,847.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,598.76, 209,194.02 and 86,847.96 is: 130,144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,598.76 : 209,194.02 = 86,847.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,598.76/209,194.02 = 86,847.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,598.76x = 209,194.02 × 86,847.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,598.76x = 18,168,073,881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168,073,881.20/139,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,144.95

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