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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,126.48, 189,219.42 and 37,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,126.48, 189,219.42 and 37,380.72 is: 56,079.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,126.48 : 189,219.42 = 37,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,126.48/189,219.42 = 37,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,126.48x = 189,219.42 × 37,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,126.48x = 7,073,158,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,158,157.58/126,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,079.88

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