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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,035.96, 258,013.26 and 126,609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,035.96, 258,013.26 and 126,609.24 is: 174,655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,035.96 : 258,013.26 = 126,609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,035.96/258,013.26 = 126,609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,035.96x = 258,013.26 × 126,609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,035.96x = 32,666,862,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,666,862,758.52/187,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,655.52

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