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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,095.80, 268,643.70 and 126,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,095.80, 268,643.70 and 126,607.80 is: 189,911.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,095.80 : 268,643.70 = 126,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,095.80/268,643.70 = 126,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,095.80x = 268,643.70 × 126,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,095.80x = 34,012,387,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012,387,840.86/179,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,911.70

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