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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,982.68, 379,730.79 and 126,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,982.68, 379,730.79 and 126,713.40 is: 190,198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,982.68 : 379,730.79 = 126,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,982.68/379,730.79 = 126,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,982.68x = 379,730.79 × 126,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,982.68x = 48,116,979,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,116,979,485.59/252,982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,198.71

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