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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,688.94, 192,807.81 and 86,018.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,688.94, 192,807.81 and 86,018.93 is: 118,728.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,688.94 : 192,807.81 = 86,018.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,688.94/192,807.81 = 86,018.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,688.94x = 192,807.81 × 86,018.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,688.94x = 16,585,122,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,585,122,113.45/139,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,728.96

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