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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,309.40, 193,964.10 and 84,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,309.40, 193,964.10 and 84,986.20 is: 127,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,309.40 : 193,964.10 = 84,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,309.40/193,964.10 = 84,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,309.40x = 193,964.10 × 84,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,309.40x = 16,484,271,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,484,271,795.42/129,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,479.30

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