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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,321.83, 268,233.63 and 126,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,321.83, 268,233.63 and 126,010.06 is: 188,488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,321.83 : 268,233.63 = 126,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,321.83/268,233.63 = 126,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,321.83x = 268,233.63 × 126,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,321.83x = 33,800,135,810.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,800,135,810.32/179,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,488.68

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