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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,468.26, 174,603.62 and 120,399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,468.26, 174,603.62 and 120,399.08 is: 166,224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,468.26 : 174,603.62 = 120,399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,468.26/174,603.62 = 120,399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,468.26x = 174,603.62 × 120,399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,468.26x = 21,022,114,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022,114,189.15/126,468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,224.43

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