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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,274.44, 256,579.18 and 126,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,274.44, 256,579.18 and 126,214 is: 189,075.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,274.44 : 256,579.18 = 126,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,274.44/256,579.18 = 126,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,274.44x = 256,579.18 × 126,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,274.44x = 32,383,884,624.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,383,884,624.52/171,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,075.99

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