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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,595.08, 209,220.60 and 126,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,595.08, 209,220.60 and 126,057.52 is: 173,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,595.08 : 209,220.60 = 126,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,595.08/209,220.60 = 126,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,595.08x = 209,220.60 × 126,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,595.08x = 26,373,829,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373,829,968.91/151,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,975.50

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