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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,327.92, 189,414.58 and 126,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,327.92, 189,414.58 and 126,034 is: 173,837.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,327.92 : 189,414.58 = 126,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,327.92/189,414.58 = 126,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,327.92x = 189,414.58 × 126,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,327.92x = 23,872,677,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,872,677,175.72/137,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,837.03

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