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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,016.20, 189,305.90 and 105,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,016.20, 189,305.90 and 105,280.20 is: 158,155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,016.20 : 189,305.90 = 105,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,016.20/189,305.90 = 105,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,016.20x = 189,305.90 × 105,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,016.20x = 19,930,163,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,930,163,013.18/126,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,155.56

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