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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,268.20, 189,056.70 and 98,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,268.20, 189,056.70 and 98,620.20 is: 147,660.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,268.20 : 189,056.70 = 98,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,268.20/189,056.70 = 98,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,268.20x = 189,056.70 × 98,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,268.20x = 18,644,809,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644,809,565.34/126,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,660.37

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