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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,147.91, 189,189.62 and 37,380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,147.91, 189,189.62 and 37,380.69 is: 56,061.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,147.91 : 189,189.62 = 37,380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,147.91/189,189.62 = 37,380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,147.91x = 189,189.62 × 37,380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,147.91x = 7,072,038,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,038,699.98/126,147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,061.48

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