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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,956.35, 273,991.61 and 126,638.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,956.35, 273,991.61 and 126,638.67 is: 189,651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,956.35 : 273,991.61 = 126,638.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,956.35/273,991.61 = 126,638.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,956.35x = 273,991.61 × 126,638.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,956.35x = 34,697,932,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,697,932,448.37/182,956.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,651.42

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