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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,924.98, 429,033.84 and 126,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,924.98, 429,033.84 and 126,112.34 is: 189,233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,924.98 : 429,033.84 = 126,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,924.98/429,033.84 = 126,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,924.98x = 429,033.84 × 126,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,924.98x = 54,106,461,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,106,461,501.59/285,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,233.07

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