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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,274.94, 256,579.93 and 126,214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,274.94, 256,579.93 and 126,214.50 is: 189,076.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,274.94 : 256,579.93 = 126,214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,274.94/256,579.93 = 126,214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,274.94x = 256,579.93 × 126,214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,274.94x = 32,384,107,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,384,107,574.99/171,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,076.74

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