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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,114.60, 189,171.90 and 105,839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,114.60, 189,171.90 and 105,839.40 is: 158,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,114.60 : 189,171.90 = 105,839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,114.60/189,171.90 = 105,839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,114.60x = 189,171.90 × 105,839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,114.60x = 20,021,840,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,021,840,392.86/126,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,759.10

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