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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,059.96, 258,046.38 and 126,633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,059.96, 258,046.38 and 126,633.24 is: 174,688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,059.96 : 258,046.38 = 126,633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,059.96/258,046.38 = 126,633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,059.96x = 258,046.38 × 126,633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,059.96x = 32,677,249,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,677,249,169.67/187,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,688.64

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