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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,234.08, 369,083.76 and 126,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,234.08, 369,083.76 and 126,126.24 is: 189,052.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,234.08 : 369,083.76 = 126,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,234.08/369,083.76 = 126,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,234.08x = 369,083.76 × 126,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,234.08x = 46,551,146,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,551,146,893.86/246,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,052.41

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