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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,332.24, 189,291 and 43,180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,332.24, 189,291 and 43,180.88 is: 64,700.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,332.24 : 189,291 = 43,180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,332.24/189,291 = 43,180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,332.24x = 189,291 × 43,180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,332.24x = 8,173,751,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,173,751,956.08/126,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,700.44

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