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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,016.30, 283,524.45 and 126,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,016.30, 283,524.45 and 126,030.70 is: 189,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,016.30 : 283,524.45 = 126,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,016.30/283,524.45 = 126,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,016.30x = 283,524.45 × 126,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,016.30x = 35,732,784,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,732,784,900.62/189,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,046.05

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