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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,277.98, 189,384.21 and 37,511.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,277.98, 189,384.21 and 37,511.34 is: 56,257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,277.98 : 189,384.21 = 37,511.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,277.98/189,384.21 = 37,511.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,277.98x = 189,384.21 × 37,511.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,277.98x = 7,104,055,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104,055,491.94/126,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,257.28

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