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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,031.58, 253,806.15 and 126,762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,031.58, 253,806.15 and 126,762.25 is: 174,823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,031.58 : 253,806.15 = 126,762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,031.58/253,806.15 = 126,762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,031.58x = 253,806.15 × 126,762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,031.58x = 32,173,038,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,173,038,637.84/184,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,823.47

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