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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,958.12, 265,280.46 and 126,912.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,958.12, 265,280.46 and 126,912.36 is: 190,256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,958.12 : 265,280.46 = 126,912.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,958.12/265,280.46 = 126,912.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,958.12x = 265,280.46 × 126,912.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,958.12x = 33,667,369,240.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,667,369,240.49/176,958.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,256.14

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