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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,995.06, 220,421.26 and 86,221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,995.06, 220,421.26 and 86,221.94 is: 129,291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,995.06 : 220,421.26 = 86,221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,995.06/220,421.26 = 86,221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,995.06x = 220,421.26 × 86,221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,995.06x = 19,005,148,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005,148,654.44/146,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,291.07

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