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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,717.70, 193,076.55 and 86,727.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,717.70, 193,076.55 and 86,727.30 is: 130,090.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,717.70 : 193,076.55 = 86,727.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,717.70/193,076.55 = 86,727.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,717.70x = 193,076.55 × 86,727.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,717.70x = 16,745,007,874.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,745,007,874.82/128,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,090.95

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