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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,564.90, 189,847.35 and 126,564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,564.90, 189,847.35 and 126,564.90 is: 189,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,564.90 : 189,847.35 = 126,564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,564.90/189,847.35 = 126,564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,564.90x = 189,847.35 × 126,564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,564.90x = 24,028,010,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,028,010,868.02/126,564.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,847.35

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