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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,972.80, 205,459.20 and 126,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,972.80, 205,459.20 and 126,475.20 is: 189,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,972.80 : 205,459.20 = 126,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,972.80/205,459.20 = 126,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,972.80x = 205,459.20 × 126,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,972.80x = 25,985,493,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985,493,411.84/136,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,712.80

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