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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,070.70, 188,846.85 and 86,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,070.70, 188,846.85 and 86,672.30 is: 129,830.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,070.70 : 188,846.85 = 86,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,070.70/188,846.85 = 86,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,070.70x = 188,846.85 × 86,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,070.70x = 16,367,790,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367,790,837.26/126,070.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,830.25

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