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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,755.78, 378,863.93 and 126,146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,755.78, 378,863.93 and 126,146.70 is: 189,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,755.78 : 378,863.93 = 126,146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,755.78/378,863.93 = 126,146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,755.78x = 378,863.93 × 126,146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,755.78x = 47,792,433,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,792,433,887.80/252,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,085.43

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