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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,537.14, 282,182.82 and 126,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,537.14, 282,182.82 and 126,976.40 is: 175,178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,537.14 : 282,182.82 = 126,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,537.14/282,182.82 = 126,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,537.14x = 282,182.82 × 126,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,537.14x = 35,830,558,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,830,558,625.45/204,537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,178.74

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