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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,921.58, 135,035.46 and 86,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,921.58, 135,035.46 and 86,159.94 is: 129,386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,921.58 : 135,035.46 = 86,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,921.58/135,035.46 = 86,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,921.58x = 135,035.46 × 86,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,921.58x = 11,634,647,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,634,647,131.47/89,921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,386.60

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