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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,965.23, 254,064.78 and 126,753.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,965.23, 254,064.78 and 126,753.31 is: 175,052.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,965.23 : 254,064.78 = 126,753.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,965.23/254,064.78 = 126,753.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,965.23x = 254,064.78 × 126,753.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,965.23x = 32,203,551,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,203,551,819.42/183,965.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,052.38

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