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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,225.55, 189,377.61 and 37,479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,225.55, 189,377.61 and 37,479.52 is: 56,230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,225.55 : 189,377.61 = 37,479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,225.55/189,377.61 = 37,479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,225.55x = 189,377.61 × 37,479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,225.55x = 7,097,781,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,781,921.55/126,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,230.94

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