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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,291.91, 289,821.31 and 86,656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,291.91, 289,821.31 and 86,656.56 is: 129,932.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,291.91 : 289,821.31 = 86,656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,291.91/289,821.31 = 86,656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,291.91x = 289,821.31 × 86,656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,291.91x = 25,114,916,435.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,114,916,435.82/193,291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,932.58

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