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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,036.61, 185,907.29 and 86,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,036.61, 185,907.29 and 86,392.88 is: 129,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,036.61 : 185,907.29 = 86,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,036.61/185,907.29 = 86,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,036.61x = 185,907.29 × 86,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,036.61x = 16,061,066,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,066,196.10/124,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,486.50

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