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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,244.04, 175,499.46 and 86,439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,244.04, 175,499.46 and 86,439.64 is: 119,220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,244.04 : 175,499.46 = 86,439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,244.04/175,499.46 = 86,439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,244.04x = 175,499.46 × 86,439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,244.04x = 15,170,110,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170,110,142.59/127,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,220.59

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