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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,251.03, 189,344.14 and 37,483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,251.03, 189,344.14 and 37,483.94 is: 56,216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,251.03 : 189,344.14 = 37,483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,251.03/189,344.14 = 37,483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,251.03x = 189,344.14 × 37,483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,251.03x = 7,097,364,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,364,383.11/126,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,216.29

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