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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,136.82, 189,205.99 and 37,391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,136.82, 189,205.99 and 37,391.09 is: 56,086.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,136.82 : 189,205.99 = 37,391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,136.82/189,205.99 = 37,391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,136.82x = 189,205.99 × 37,391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,136.82x = 7,074,617,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,074,617,161.12/126,136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,086.85

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