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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,167.30, 189,251.64 and 37,421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,167.30, 189,251.64 and 37,421.46 is: 56,132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,167.30 : 189,251.64 = 37,421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,167.30/189,251.64 = 37,421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,167.30x = 189,251.64 × 37,421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,167.30x = 7,082,072,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,072,676.19/126,167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,132.40

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