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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,722.26, 248,128.11 and 126,223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,722.26, 248,128.11 and 126,223.38 is: 174,266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,722.26 : 248,128.11 = 126,223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,722.26/248,128.11 = 126,223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,722.26x = 248,128.11 × 126,223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,722.26x = 31,319,568,717.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,319,568,717.21/179,722.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,266.50

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