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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,068.12, 369,331.79 and 126,215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,068.12, 369,331.79 and 126,215.05 is: 189,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,068.12 : 369,331.79 = 126,215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,068.12/369,331.79 = 126,215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,068.12x = 369,331.79 × 126,215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,068.12x = 46,615,230,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,615,230,341.44/246,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,440.35

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