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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,041.80, 189,062.70 and 115,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,041.80, 189,062.70 and 115,544.20 is: 173,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,041.80 : 189,062.70 = 115,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,041.80/189,062.70 = 115,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,041.80x = 189,062.70 × 115,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,041.80x = 21,845,098,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,845,098,421.34/126,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,316.30

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