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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,010.40, 189,015.60 and 115,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,010.40, 189,015.60 and 115,950.20 is: 173,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,010.40 : 189,015.60 = 115,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,010.40/189,015.60 = 115,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,010.40x = 189,015.60 × 115,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,010.40x = 21,916,396,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,916,396,623.12/126,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,925.30

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