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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,969.60, 212,954.40 and 126,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,969.60, 212,954.40 and 126,417.60 is: 189,626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,969.60 : 212,954.40 = 126,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,969.60/212,954.40 = 126,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,969.60x = 212,954.40 × 126,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,969.60x = 26,921,184,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,921,184,157.44/141,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,626.40

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