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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,588.84, 189,717.16 and 93,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,588.84, 189,717.16 and 93,152.36 is: 139,606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,588.84 : 189,717.16 = 93,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,588.84/189,717.16 = 93,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,588.84x = 189,717.16 × 93,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,588.84x = 17,672,601,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672,601,186.50/126,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,606.31

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