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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,293.97, 254,228.14 and 126,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,293.97, 254,228.14 and 126,833.54 is: 174,963.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,293.97 : 254,228.14 = 126,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,293.97/254,228.14 = 126,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,293.97x = 254,228.14 × 126,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,293.97x = 32,244,653,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244,653,058.51/184,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,963.15

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