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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,502.44, 236,464.26 and 126,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,502.44, 236,464.26 and 126,042 is: 173,784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,502.44 : 236,464.26 = 126,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,502.44/236,464.26 = 126,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,502.44x = 236,464.26 × 126,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,502.44x = 29,804,428,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,804,428,258.92/171,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,784.28

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