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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,151.20, 189,226.80 and 118,375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,151.20, 189,226.80 and 118,375.20 is: 177,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,151.20 : 189,226.80 = 118,375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,151.20/189,226.80 = 118,375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,151.20x = 189,226.80 × 118,375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,151.20x = 22,399,760,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,760,295.36/126,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,562.80

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