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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,263.76, 189,133.16 and 59,757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,263.76, 189,133.16 and 59,757.08 is: 89,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,263.76 : 189,133.16 = 59,757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,263.76/189,133.16 = 59,757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,263.76x = 189,133.16 × 59,757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,263.76x = 11,302,045,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,302,045,372.77/126,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,511.40

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