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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,566.55, 209,181.35 and 126,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,566.55, 209,181.35 and 126,029 is: 173,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,566.55 : 209,181.35 = 126,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,566.55/209,181.35 = 126,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,566.55x = 209,181.35 × 126,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,566.55x = 26,362,916,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,362,916,359.15/151,566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,936.24

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