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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,609.20, 192,913.80 and 86,618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,609.20, 192,913.80 and 86,618.80 is: 129,928.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,609.20 : 192,913.80 = 86,618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,609.20/192,913.80 = 86,618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,609.20x = 192,913.80 × 86,618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,609.20x = 16,709,961,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,709,961,859.44/128,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,928.20

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