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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,067.70, 188,842.35 and 86,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,067.70, 188,842.35 and 86,669.30 is: 129,825.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,067.70 : 188,842.35 = 86,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,067.70/188,842.35 = 86,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,067.70x = 188,842.35 × 86,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,067.70x = 16,366,834,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,366,834,284.86/126,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,825.75

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