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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,999.70, 188,740.35 and 86,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,999.70, 188,740.35 and 86,601.30 is: 129,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,999.70 : 188,740.35 = 86,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,999.70/188,740.35 = 86,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,999.70x = 188,740.35 × 86,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,999.70x = 16,345,159,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,345,159,672.46/125,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,723.80

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