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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,010.62, 188,994.06 and 42,904.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,010.62, 188,994.06 and 42,904.62 is: 64,349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,010.62 : 188,994.06 = 42,904.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,010.62/188,994.06 = 42,904.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,010.62x = 188,994.06 × 42,904.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,010.62x = 8,108,718,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,718,326.56/126,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,349.48

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