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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,108.52, 371,994.32 and 126,229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,108.52, 371,994.32 and 126,229.50 is: 189,258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,108.52 : 371,994.32 = 126,229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,108.52/371,994.32 = 126,229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,108.52x = 371,994.32 × 126,229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,108.52x = 46,956,657,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956,657,016.44/248,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,258.54

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