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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,332.69, 189,435.65 and 42,063.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,332.69, 189,435.65 and 42,063.17 is: 63,073.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,332.69 : 189,435.65 = 42,063.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,332.69/189,435.65 = 42,063.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,332.69x = 189,435.65 × 42,063.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,332.69x = 7,968,263,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,968,263,739.69/126,332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,073.65

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