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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,266.60, 189,150.30 and 81,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,266.60, 189,150.30 and 81,924.20 is: 122,724.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,266.60 : 189,150.30 = 81,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,266.60/189,150.30 = 81,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,266.60x = 189,150.30 × 81,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,266.60x = 15,495,987,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495,987,007.26/126,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,724.35

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