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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,005.94, 230,292.44 and 126,265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,005.94, 230,292.44 and 126,265.78 is: 174,113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,005.94 : 230,292.44 = 126,265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,005.94/230,292.44 = 126,265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,005.94x = 230,292.44 × 126,265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,005.94x = 29,078,053,357.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,078,053,357.64/167,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,113.88

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