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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,241.65, 189,256.46 and 55,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,241.65, 189,256.46 and 55,110.20 is: 82,619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,241.65 : 189,256.46 = 55,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,241.65/189,256.46 = 55,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,241.65x = 189,256.46 × 55,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,241.65x = 10,429,960,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,429,960,140.06/126,241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,619.01

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