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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,172.85, 188,872.83 and 81,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,172.85, 188,872.83 and 81,711.14 is: 122,316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,172.85 : 188,872.83 = 81,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,172.85/188,872.83 = 81,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,172.85x = 188,872.83 × 81,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,172.85x = 15,433,013,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,433,013,309.96/126,172.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,316.44

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