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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,263.58, 189,416.97 and 59,735.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,263.58, 189,416.97 and 59,735.58 is: 89,613.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,263.58 : 189,416.97 = 59,735.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,263.58/189,416.97 = 59,735.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,263.58x = 189,416.97 × 59,735.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,263.58x = 11,314,932,564.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,314,932,564.79/126,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,613.59

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