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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,326.92, 189,413.20 and 126,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,326.92, 189,413.20 and 126,033 is: 173,835.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,326.92 : 189,413.20 = 126,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,326.92/189,413.20 = 126,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,326.92x = 189,413.20 × 126,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,326.92x = 23,872,313,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,872,313,835.60/137,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,835.65

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