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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,859.96, 261,947.55 and 126,208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,859.96, 261,947.55 and 126,208.54 is: 174,128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,859.96 : 261,947.55 = 126,208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,859.96/261,947.55 = 126,208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,859.96x = 261,947.55 × 126,208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,859.96x = 33,060,017,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,060,017,842.08/189,859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,128.44

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