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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,104.52, 371,988.32 and 126,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,104.52, 371,988.32 and 126,225.50 is: 189,252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,104.52 : 371,988.32 = 126,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,104.52/371,988.32 = 126,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,104.52x = 371,988.32 × 126,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,104.52x = 46,954,411,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,954,411,686.16/248,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,252.54

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