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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,323.90, 189,409.08 and 126,029.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,323.90, 189,409.08 and 126,029.98 is: 173,831.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,323.90 : 189,409.08 = 126,029.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,323.90/189,409.08 = 126,029.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,323.90x = 189,409.08 × 126,029.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,323.90x = 23,871,222,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871,222,564.22/137,323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,831.52

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