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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,421.36, 189,798.80 and 115,977.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,421.36, 189,798.80 and 115,977.07 is: 174,118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,421.36 : 189,798.80 = 115,977.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,421.36/189,798.80 = 115,977.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,421.36x = 189,798.80 × 115,977.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,421.36x = 22,012,307,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,307,303.26/126,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,118.58

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