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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,257.95, 189,142.71 and 105,751.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,257.95, 189,142.71 and 105,751.24 is: 158,422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,257.95 : 189,142.71 = 105,751.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,257.95/189,142.71 = 105,751.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,257.95x = 189,142.71 × 105,751.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,257.95x = 20,002,075,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002,075,844.89/126,257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,422.31

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