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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,189.15, 189,254.52 and 37,421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,189.15, 189,254.52 and 37,421.25 is: 56,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,189.15 : 189,254.52 = 37,421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,189.15/189,254.52 = 37,421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,189.15x = 189,254.52 × 37,421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,189.15x = 7,082,140,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,140,706.55/126,189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,123.21

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