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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,936.46, 274,120.22 and 126,886.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,936.46, 274,120.22 and 126,886.08 is: 190,131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,936.46 : 274,120.22 = 126,886.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,936.46/274,120.22 = 126,886.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,936.46x = 274,120.22 × 126,886.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,936.46x = 34,782,039,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,782,039,967.78/182,936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,131.81

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