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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,794.81, 190,121.10 and 86,858.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,794.81, 190,121.10 and 86,858.91 is: 130,239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,794.81 : 190,121.10 = 86,858.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,794.81/190,121.10 = 86,858.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,794.81x = 190,121.10 × 86,858.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,794.81x = 16,513,711,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513,711,514.00/126,794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,239.65

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