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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,504.44, 236,467.02 and 126,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,504.44, 236,467.02 and 126,044 is: 173,787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,504.44 : 236,467.02 = 126,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,504.44/236,467.02 = 126,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,504.44x = 236,467.02 × 126,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,504.44x = 29,805,249,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805,249,068.88/171,504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,787.04

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