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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,333, 189,436.05 and 42,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,333, 189,436.05 and 42,063.39 is: 63,073.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,333 : 189,436.05 = 42,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,333/189,436.05 = 42,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,333x = 189,436.05 × 42,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,333x = 7,968,322,451.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,968,322,451.21/126,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,073.96

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