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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,164.82, 193,749.15 and 85,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,164.82, 193,749.15 and 85,073.94 is: 127,612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,164.82 : 193,749.15 = 85,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,164.82/193,749.15 = 85,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,164.82x = 193,749.15 × 85,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,164.82x = 16,483,003,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483,003,562.15/129,164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,612.17

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