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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,026.03, 283,862.64 and 126,249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,026.03, 283,862.64 and 126,249.54 is: 189,590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,026.03 : 283,862.64 = 126,249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,026.03/283,862.64 = 126,249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,026.03x = 283,862.64 × 126,249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,026.03x = 35,837,527,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,837,527,723.19/189,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,590.44

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