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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,969.20, 209,953.80 and 86,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,969.20, 209,953.80 and 86,703.60 is: 130,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,969.20 : 209,953.80 = 86,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,969.20/209,953.80 = 86,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,969.20x = 209,953.80 × 86,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,969.20x = 18,203,750,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203,750,293.68/139,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,055.40

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