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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,254.46, 174,462.06 and 120,104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,254.46, 174,462.06 and 120,104.12 is: 165,963.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,254.46 : 174,462.06 = 120,104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,254.46/174,462.06 = 120,104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,254.46x = 174,462.06 × 120,104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,254.46x = 20,953,612,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,953,612,189.69/126,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,963.34

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