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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,776.81, 188,665.22 and 86,213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,776.81, 188,665.22 and 86,213.98 is: 129,320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,776.81 : 188,665.22 = 86,213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,776.81/188,665.22 = 86,213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,776.81x = 188,665.22 × 86,213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,776.81x = 16,265,578,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,265,578,601.04/125,776.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,320.97

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