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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,596.38, 209,222.33 and 126,058.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,596.38, 209,222.33 and 126,058.79 is: 173,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,596.38 : 209,222.33 = 126,058.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,596.38/209,222.33 = 126,058.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,596.38x = 209,222.33 × 126,058.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,596.38x = 26,374,313,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374,313,653.54/151,596.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,977.21

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