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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,992.19, 220,416.95 and 86,219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,992.19, 220,416.95 and 86,219.06 is: 129,286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,992.19 : 220,416.95 = 86,219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,992.19/220,416.95 = 86,219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,992.19x = 220,416.95 × 86,219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,992.19x = 19,004,141,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004,141,350.53/146,992.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,286.75

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