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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,046.22, 188,909.37 and 126,048.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,046.22, 188,909.37 and 126,048.82 is: 173,750.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,046.22 : 188,909.37 = 126,048.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,046.22/188,909.37 = 126,048.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,046.22x = 188,909.37 × 126,048.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,046.22x = 23,811,803,175.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,811,803,175.44/137,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,750.16

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