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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,013.84, 219,429.72 and 86,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,013.84, 219,429.72 and 86,858.64 is: 130,531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,013.84 : 219,429.72 = 86,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,013.84/219,429.72 = 86,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,013.84x = 219,429.72 × 86,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,013.84x = 19,059,367,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,059,367,054.78/146,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,531.24

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