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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,190.31, 189,286.62 and 37,443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,190.31, 189,286.62 and 37,443.82 is: 56,166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,190.31 : 189,286.62 = 37,443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,190.31/189,286.62 = 37,443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,190.31x = 189,286.62 × 37,443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,190.31x = 7,087,614,079.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,087,614,079.59/126,190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,166.07

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