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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,068.70, 188,843.85 and 86,670.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,068.70, 188,843.85 and 86,670.30 is: 129,827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,068.70 : 188,843.85 = 86,670.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,068.70/188,843.85 = 86,670.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,068.70x = 188,843.85 × 86,670.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,068.70x = 16,367,153,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367,153,132.66/126,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,827.25

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