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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,166.84, 376,381.62 and 126,336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,166.84, 376,381.62 and 126,336.12 is: 189,318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,166.84 : 376,381.62 = 126,336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,166.84/376,381.62 = 126,336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,166.84x = 376,381.62 × 126,336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,166.84x = 47,550,593,510.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,550,593,510.11/251,166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,318.76

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