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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,004.80, 188,569.80 and 86,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,004.80, 188,569.80 and 86,638.80 is: 129,657.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,004.80 : 188,569.80 = 86,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,004.80/188,569.80 = 86,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,004.80x = 188,569.80 × 86,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,004.80x = 16,337,461,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,337,461,188.24/126,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,657.45

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