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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,044.78, 189,066.36 and 91,126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,044.78, 189,066.36 and 91,126.42 is: 125,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,044.78 : 189,066.36 = 91,126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,044.78/189,066.36 = 91,126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,044.78x = 189,066.36 × 91,126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,044.78x = 17,228,940,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,940,529.23/137,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,717.60

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