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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,334.54, 189,423.68 and 126,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,334.54, 189,423.68 and 126,040.44 is: 173,845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,334.54 : 189,423.68 = 126,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,334.54/189,423.68 = 126,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,334.54x = 189,423.68 × 126,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,334.54x = 23,875,043,973.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875,043,973.62/137,334.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,845.88

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