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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,253.82, 189,348.32 and 37,486.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,253.82, 189,348.32 and 37,486.73 is: 56,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,253.82 : 189,348.32 = 37,486.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,253.82/189,348.32 = 37,486.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,253.82x = 189,348.32 × 37,486.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,253.82x = 7,098,049,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098,049,914.88/126,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,220.48

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