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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,046.47, 188,909.72 and 126,049.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,046.47, 188,909.72 and 126,049.07 is: 173,750.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,046.47 : 188,909.72 = 126,049.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,046.47/188,909.72 = 126,049.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,046.47x = 188,909.72 × 126,049.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,046.47x = 23,811,893,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,811,893,889.72/137,046.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,750.51

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