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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,915.48, 191,938.02 and 86,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,915.48, 191,938.02 and 86,275 is: 129,456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,915.48 : 191,938.02 = 86,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,915.48/191,938.02 = 86,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,915.48x = 191,938.02 × 86,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,915.48x = 16,559,452,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559,452,675.50/127,915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,456.21

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