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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,936.76, 188,904.90 and 86,373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,936.76, 188,904.90 and 86,373.93 is: 129,560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,936.76 : 188,904.90 = 86,373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,936.76/188,904.90 = 86,373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,936.76x = 188,904.90 × 86,373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,936.76x = 16,316,458,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316,458,609.26/125,936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,560.73

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