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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,130.87, 175,472.85 and 86,860.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,130.87, 175,472.85 and 86,860.91 is: 119,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,130.87 : 175,472.85 = 86,860.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,130.87/175,472.85 = 86,860.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,130.87x = 175,472.85 × 86,860.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,130.87x = 15,241,730,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241,730,553.93/127,130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,890.09

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