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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,268.96, 205,844.49 and 126,669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,268.96, 205,844.49 and 126,669.96 is: 174,680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,268.96 : 205,844.49 = 126,669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,268.96/205,844.49 = 126,669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,268.96x = 205,844.49 × 126,669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,268.96x = 26,074,313,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,074,313,314.52/149,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,680.08

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