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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,957.12, 265,278.96 and 126,911.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,957.12, 265,278.96 and 126,911.36 is: 190,254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,957.12 : 265,278.96 = 126,911.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,957.12/265,278.96 = 126,911.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,957.12x = 265,278.96 × 126,911.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,957.12x = 33,666,913,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666,913,592.99/176,957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,254.64

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