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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,159.95, 189,207.69 and 37,392.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,159.95, 189,207.69 and 37,392.69 is: 56,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,159.95 : 189,207.69 = 37,392.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,159.95/189,207.69 = 37,392.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,159.95x = 189,207.69 × 37,392.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,159.95x = 7,074,984,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,074,984,497.79/126,159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,079.48

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