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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,061.20, 174,009 and 112,609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,061.20, 174,009 and 112,609.08 is: 155,440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,061.20 : 174,009 = 112,609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,061.20/174,009 = 112,609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,061.20x = 174,009 × 112,609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,061.20x = 19,594,993,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594,993,401.72/126,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,440.32

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