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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,265.60, 259,898.40 and 126,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,265.60, 259,898.40 and 126,026.40 is: 189,039.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,265.60 : 259,898.40 = 126,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,265.60/259,898.40 = 126,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,265.60x = 259,898.40 × 126,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,265.60x = 32,754,059,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,754,059,717.76/173,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,039.60

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