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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,149.70, 189,224.55 and 86,586.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,149.70, 189,224.55 and 86,586.87 is: 129,880.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,149.70 : 189,224.55 = 86,586.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,149.70/189,224.55 = 86,586.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,149.70x = 189,224.55 × 86,586.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,149.70x = 16,384,361,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,384,361,511.66/126,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,880.31

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