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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,014.40, 189,021.60 and 123,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,014.40, 189,021.60 and 123,098.40 is: 184,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,014.40 : 189,021.60 = 123,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,014.40/189,021.60 = 123,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,014.40x = 189,021.60 × 123,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,014.40x = 23,268,256,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268,256,525.44/126,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,647.60

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