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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,048.48, 189,102.20 and 42,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,048.48, 189,102.20 and 42,942.48 is: 64,423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,048.48 : 189,102.20 = 42,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,048.48/189,102.20 = 42,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,048.48x = 189,102.20 × 42,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,048.48x = 8,120,517,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,120,517,441.46/126,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,423.76

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