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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,041.15, 253,819.33 and 126,771.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,041.15, 253,819.33 and 126,771.81 is: 174,836.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,041.15 : 253,819.33 = 126,771.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,041.15/253,819.33 = 126,771.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,041.15x = 253,819.33 × 126,771.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,041.15x = 32,177,135,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,177,135,877.09/184,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,836.64

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