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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,621.24, 263,354.10 and 126,165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,621.24, 263,354.10 and 126,165.88 is: 189,192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,621.24 : 263,354.10 = 126,165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,621.24/263,354.10 = 126,165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,621.24x = 263,354.10 × 126,165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,621.24x = 33,226,301,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,226,301,778.11/175,621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,192.96

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