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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,001.68, 379,758.68 and 126,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,001.68, 379,758.68 and 126,732.40 is: 190,226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,001.68 : 379,758.68 = 126,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,001.68/379,758.68 = 126,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,001.68x = 379,758.68 × 126,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,001.68x = 48,127,728,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127,728,937.23/253,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,226.91

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