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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,069.20, 189,103.80 and 116,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,069.20, 189,103.80 and 116,446.40 is: 174,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,069.20 : 189,103.80 = 116,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,069.20/189,103.80 = 116,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,069.20x = 189,103.80 × 116,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,069.20x = 22,020,456,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020,456,736.32/126,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,669.60

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