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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,007.10, 189,010.65 and 86,641.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,007.10, 189,010.65 and 86,641.10 is: 129,961.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,007.10 : 189,010.65 = 86,641.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,007.10/189,010.65 = 86,641.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,007.10x = 189,010.65 × 86,641.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,007.10x = 16,376,090,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,376,090,627.72/126,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,961.65

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