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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,546.58, 253,486.80 and 126,333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,546.58, 253,486.80 and 126,333.66 is: 174,472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,546.58 : 253,486.80 = 126,333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,546.58/253,486.80 = 126,333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,546.58x = 253,486.80 × 126,333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,546.58x = 32,023,915,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,023,915,205.69/183,546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,472.96

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