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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,006.40, 189,009.60 and 115,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,006.40, 189,009.60 and 115,946.20 is: 173,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,006.40 : 189,009.60 = 115,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,006.40/189,009.60 = 115,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,006.40x = 189,009.60 × 115,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,006.40x = 21,914,944,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914,944,883.52/126,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,919.30

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