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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,128.46, 189,097.92 and 59,530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,128.46, 189,097.92 and 59,530.68 is: 89,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,128.46 : 189,097.92 = 59,530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,128.46/189,097.92 = 59,530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,128.46x = 189,097.92 × 59,530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,128.46x = 11,257,127,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257,127,764.19/126,128.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,251.29

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