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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,927.26, 188,890.68 and 86,364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,927.26, 188,890.68 and 86,364.43 is: 129,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,927.26 : 188,890.68 = 86,364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,927.26/188,890.68 = 86,364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,927.26x = 188,890.68 × 86,364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,927.26x = 16,313,435,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313,435,910.51/125,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,546.50

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