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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,794.97, 188,692.41 and 86,232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,794.97, 188,692.41 and 86,232.14 is: 129,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,794.97 : 188,692.41 = 86,232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,794.97/188,692.41 = 86,232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,794.97x = 188,692.41 × 86,232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,794.97x = 16,271,349,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271,349,372.60/125,794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,348.18

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