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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,651.40, 213,977.10 and 86,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,651.40, 213,977.10 and 86,664.20 is: 129,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,651.40 : 213,977.10 = 86,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,651.40/213,977.10 = 86,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,651.40x = 213,977.10 × 86,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,651.40x = 18,544,154,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,544,154,189.82/142,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,996.30

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