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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,293.72, 254,227.79 and 126,833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,293.72, 254,227.79 and 126,833.28 is: 174,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,293.72 : 254,227.79 = 126,833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,293.72/254,227.79 = 126,833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,293.72x = 254,227.79 × 126,833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,293.72x = 32,244,545,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244,545,108.42/184,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,962.80

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