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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,596.58, 253,160.91 and 126,909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,596.58, 253,160.91 and 126,909.54 is: 174,995.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,596.58 : 253,160.91 = 126,909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,596.58/253,160.91 = 126,909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,596.58x = 253,160.91 × 126,909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,596.58x = 32,128,534,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,128,534,634.08/183,596.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,995.28

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