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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,287.72, 144,964.42 and 86,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,287.72, 144,964.42 and 86,676.18 is: 129,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,287.72 : 144,964.42 = 86,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,287.72/144,964.42 = 86,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,287.72x = 144,964.42 × 86,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,287.72x = 12,564,962,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,564,962,161.52/97,287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,152.60

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