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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,238.21, 189,176.88 and 92,695.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,238.21, 189,176.88 and 92,695.09 is: 138,910.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,238.21 : 189,176.88 = 92,695.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,238.21/189,176.88 = 92,695.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,238.21x = 189,176.88 × 92,695.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,238.21x = 17,535,767,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,535,767,917.52/126,238.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,910.14

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