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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,997.68, 188,995.96 and 86,434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,997.68, 188,995.96 and 86,434.64 is: 129,651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,997.68 : 188,995.96 = 86,434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,997.68/188,995.96 = 86,434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,997.68x = 188,995.96 × 86,434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,997.68x = 16,335,797,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335,797,764.05/125,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,651.58

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