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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,046.70, 379,460.70 and 126,638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,046.70, 379,460.70 and 126,638.10 is: 189,902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,046.70 : 379,460.70 = 126,638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,046.70/379,460.70 = 126,638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,046.70x = 379,460.70 × 126,638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,046.70x = 48,054,182,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,054,182,072.67/253,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,902.43

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