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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,064.60, 188,847.30 and 81,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,064.60, 188,847.30 and 81,722.20 is: 122,421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,064.60 : 188,847.30 = 81,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,064.60/188,847.30 = 81,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,064.60x = 188,847.30 × 81,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,064.60x = 15,433,016,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,433,016,820.06/126,064.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,421.50

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