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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,239.05, 176,991.41 and 86,827.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,239.05, 176,991.41 and 86,827.26 is: 119,836.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,239.05 : 176,991.41 = 86,827.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,239.05/176,991.41 = 86,827.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,239.05x = 176,991.41 × 86,827.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,239.05x = 15,367,678,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,367,678,505.95/128,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,836.19

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