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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,979.30, 379,725.72 and 126,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,979.30, 379,725.72 and 126,710.02 is: 190,193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,979.30 : 379,725.72 = 126,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,979.30/379,725.72 = 126,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,979.30x = 379,725.72 × 126,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,979.30x = 48,115,053,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,115,053,575.71/252,979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,193.64

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