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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,265.25, 199,093.61 and 86,922.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,265.25, 199,093.61 and 86,922.59 is: 119,957.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,265.25 : 199,093.61 = 86,922.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,265.25/199,093.61 = 86,922.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,265.25x = 199,093.61 × 86,922.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,265.25x = 17,305,731,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305,731,455.49/144,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,957.72

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