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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,049.14, 189,046.71 and 37,303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,049.14, 189,046.71 and 37,303.38 is: 55,947.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,049.14 : 189,046.71 = 37,303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,049.14/189,046.71 = 37,303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,049.14x = 189,046.71 × 37,303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,049.14x = 7,052,081,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,081,260.88/126,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,947.08

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