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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,306.16, 189,384.78 and 126,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,306.16, 189,384.78 and 126,012.12 is: 173,807.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,306.16 : 189,384.78 = 126,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,306.16/189,384.78 = 126,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,306.16x = 189,384.78 × 126,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,306.16x = 23,864,777,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,864,777,623.53/137,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,807.04

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