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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,710.32, 196,960.92 and 86,129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,710.32, 196,960.92 and 86,129.84 is: 118,871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,710.32 : 196,960.92 = 86,129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,710.32/196,960.92 = 86,129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,710.32x = 196,960.92 × 86,129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,710.32x = 16,964,212,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,964,212,525.85/142,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,871.66

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