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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,663.68, 194,495.72 and 85,487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,663.68, 194,495.72 and 85,487.72 is: 128,231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,663.68 : 194,495.72 = 85,487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,663.68/194,495.72 = 85,487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,663.68x = 194,495.72 × 85,487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,663.68x = 16,626,995,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626,995,652.56/129,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,231.71

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