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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,010.12, 189,015.18 and 86,447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,010.12, 189,015.18 and 86,447.32 is: 129,670.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,010.12 : 189,015.18 = 86,447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,010.12/189,015.18 = 86,447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,010.12x = 189,015.18 × 86,447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,010.12x = 16,339,855,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,339,855,750.32/126,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,670.98

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