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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,978.40, 377,967.60 and 126,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,978.40, 377,967.60 and 126,007.20 is: 189,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,978.40 : 377,967.60 = 126,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,978.40/377,967.60 = 126,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,978.40x = 377,967.60 × 126,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,978.40x = 47,626,638,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626,638,966.72/251,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,010.80

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