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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,841.82, 175,159.38 and 94,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,841.82, 175,159.38 and 94,955.36 is: 131,126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,841.82 : 175,159.38 = 94,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,841.82/175,159.38 = 94,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,841.82x = 175,159.38 × 94,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,841.82x = 16,632,321,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,321,510.50/126,841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,126.48

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