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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,918.48, 191,942.52 and 86,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,918.48, 191,942.52 and 86,278 is: 129,460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,918.48 : 191,942.52 = 86,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,918.48/191,942.52 = 86,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,918.48x = 191,942.52 × 86,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,918.48x = 16,560,416,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560,416,740.56/127,918.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,460.71

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