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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,189.67, 172,667.58 and 86,949.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,189.67, 172,667.58 and 86,949.27 is: 119,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,189.67 : 172,667.58 = 86,949.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,189.67/172,667.58 = 86,949.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,189.67x = 172,667.58 × 86,949.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,189.67x = 15,013,320,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013,320,033.67/125,189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,924.59

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