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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,695.26, 248,090.85 and 126,196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,695.26, 248,090.85 and 126,196.38 is: 174,229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,695.26 : 248,090.85 = 126,196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,695.26/248,090.85 = 126,196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,695.26x = 248,090.85 × 126,196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,695.26x = 31,308,167,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,308,167,181.12/179,695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,229.23

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