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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,254.92, 259,882.08 and 126,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,254.92, 259,882.08 and 126,169.44 is: 189,253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,254.92 : 259,882.08 = 126,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,254.92/259,882.08 = 126,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,254.92x = 259,882.08 × 126,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,254.92x = 32,789,176,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,789,176,499.64/173,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,253.94

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