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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,181, 218,638.08 and 86,066.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,181, 218,638.08 and 86,066.27 is: 128,726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,181 : 218,638.08 = 86,066.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,181/218,638.08 = 86,066.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,181x = 218,638.08 × 86,066.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,181x = 18,817,362,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,817,362,932.37/146,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,726.46

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