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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,502.62, 189,754.20 and 86,940.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,502.62, 189,754.20 and 86,940.06 is: 130,410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,502.62 : 189,754.20 = 86,940.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,502.62/189,754.20 = 86,940.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,502.62x = 189,754.20 × 86,940.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,502.62x = 16,497,241,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,497,241,533.25/126,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,410.28

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