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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,642.62, 175,566.04 and 119,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,642.62, 175,566.04 and 119,901.26 is: 166,220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,642.62 : 175,566.04 = 119,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,642.62/175,566.04 = 119,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,642.62x = 175,566.04 × 119,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,642.62x = 21,050,589,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,050,589,409.21/126,642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,220.42

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