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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,977.15, 190,467.35 and 87,523.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,977.15, 190,467.35 and 87,523.67 is: 131,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,977.15 : 190,467.35 = 87,523.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,977.15/190,467.35 = 87,523.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,977.15x = 190,467.35 × 87,523.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,977.15x = 16,670,401,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,670,401,049.56/126,977.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,286.62

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