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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,998.41, 209,775.57 and 126,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,998.41, 209,775.57 and 126,459.72 is: 174,529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,998.41 : 209,775.57 = 126,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,998.41/209,775.57 = 126,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,998.41x = 209,775.57 × 126,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,998.41x = 26,528,159,845.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528,159,845.04/151,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,529.20

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