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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,263.20, 223,894.80 and 86,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,263.20, 223,894.80 and 86,277.60 is: 129,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,263.20 : 223,894.80 = 86,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,263.20/223,894.80 = 86,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,263.20x = 223,894.80 × 86,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,263.20x = 19,317,105,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317,105,996.48/149,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,416.40

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