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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,834.08, 223,017.75 and 126,555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,834.08, 223,017.75 and 126,555.84 is: 189,635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,834.08 : 223,017.75 = 126,555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,834.08/223,017.75 = 126,555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,834.08x = 223,017.75 × 126,555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,834.08x = 28,224,198,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,224,198,686.16/148,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,635.32

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