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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,082.80, 268,624.20 and 126,594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,082.80, 268,624.20 and 126,594.80 is: 189,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,082.80 : 268,624.20 = 126,594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,082.80/268,624.20 = 126,594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,082.80x = 268,624.20 × 126,594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,082.80x = 34,006,426,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,006,426,874.16/179,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,892.20

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