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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,206.55, 189,314.69 and 32,709.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,206.55, 189,314.69 and 32,709.87 is: 49,066.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,206.55 : 189,314.69 = 32,709.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,206.55/189,314.69 = 32,709.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,206.55x = 189,314.69 × 32,709.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,206.55x = 6,192,458,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,192,458,735.44/126,206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,066.06

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