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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,068.40, 189,102.60 and 114,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,068.40, 189,102.60 and 114,987.60 is: 172,481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,068.40 : 189,102.60 = 114,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,068.40/189,102.60 = 114,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,068.40x = 189,102.60 × 114,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,068.40x = 21,744,454,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,744,454,127.76/126,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,481.40

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