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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,245.24, 189,187.38 and 92,702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,245.24, 189,187.38 and 92,702.12 is: 138,920.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,245.24 : 189,187.38 = 92,702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,245.24/189,187.38 = 92,702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,245.24x = 189,187.38 × 92,702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,245.24x = 17,538,071,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538,071,203.25/126,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,920.65

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