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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,565.55, 209,179.97 and 126,028.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,565.55, 209,179.97 and 126,028.00 is: 173,934.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,565.55 : 209,179.97 = 126,028.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,565.55/209,179.97 = 126,028.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,565.55x = 209,179.97 × 126,028.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,565.55x = 26,362,533,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,362,533,363.10/151,565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,934.87

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