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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,872.88, 190,313.96 and 42,635.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,872.88, 190,313.96 and 42,635.87 is: 63,955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,872.88 : 190,313.96 = 42,635.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,872.88/190,313.96 = 42,635.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,872.88x = 190,313.96 × 42,635.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,872.88x = 8,114,200,806.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114,200,806.67/126,872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,955.36

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