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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,030.58, 253,804.77 and 126,761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,030.58, 253,804.77 and 126,761.25 is: 174,822.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,030.58 : 253,804.77 = 126,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,030.58/253,804.77 = 126,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,030.58x = 253,804.77 × 126,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,030.58x = 32,172,610,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172,610,496.41/184,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,822.09

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