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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,725.59, 242,519.22 and 126,707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,725.59, 242,519.22 and 126,707.54 is: 174,869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,725.59 : 242,519.22 = 126,707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,725.59/242,519.22 = 126,707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,725.59x = 242,519.22 × 126,707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,725.59x = 30,729,012,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729,012,556.32/175,725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,869.31

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