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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,767.82, 189,878.37 and 119,315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,767.82, 189,878.37 and 119,315.19 is: 178,715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,767.82 : 189,878.37 = 119,315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,767.82/189,878.37 = 119,315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,767.82x = 189,878.37 × 119,315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,767.82x = 22,655,373,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,655,373,793.44/126,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,715.50

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