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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,368.23, 241,677.46 and 126,888.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,368.23, 241,677.46 and 126,888.07 is: 174,866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,368.23 : 241,677.46 = 126,888.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,368.23/241,677.46 = 126,888.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,368.23x = 241,677.46 × 126,888.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,368.23x = 30,665,986,461.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,665,986,461.90/175,368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,866.26

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