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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,411.70, 192,617.55 and 86,421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,411.70, 192,617.55 and 86,421.30 is: 129,631.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,411.70 : 192,617.55 = 86,421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,411.70/192,617.55 = 86,421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,411.70x = 192,617.55 × 86,421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,411.70x = 16,646,259,073.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,646,259,073.82/128,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,631.95

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