Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,984.64, 442,428 and 126,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294,984.64, 442,428 and 126,532 is: 189,777.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,984.64 : 442,428 = 126,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,984.64/442,428 = 126,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,984.64x = 442,428 × 126,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,984.64x = 55,981,299,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,981,299,696/294,984.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,777.00
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