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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,823.78, 274,007.35 and 126,212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,823.78, 274,007.35 and 126,212.95 is: 189,161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,823.78 : 274,007.35 = 126,212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,823.78/274,007.35 = 126,212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,823.78x = 274,007.35 × 126,212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,823.78x = 34,583,273,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,583,273,964.08/182,823.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,161.79

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