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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,749.84, 188,507.60 and 86,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,749.84, 188,507.60 and 86,325.52 is: 129,407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,749.84 : 188,507.60 = 86,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,749.84/188,507.60 = 86,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,749.84x = 188,507.60 × 86,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,749.84x = 16,273,016,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273,016,593.95/125,749.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,407.85

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