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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,795.71, 188,693.57 and 86,232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,795.71, 188,693.57 and 86,232.88 is: 129,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,795.71 : 188,693.57 = 86,232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,795.71/188,693.57 = 86,232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,795.71x = 188,693.57 × 86,232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,795.71x = 16,271,589,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271,589,978.58/125,795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,349.32

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