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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,985.64, 442,429.50 and 126,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,985.64, 442,429.50 and 126,533 is: 189,778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,985.64 : 442,429.50 = 126,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,985.64/442,429.50 = 126,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,985.64x = 442,429.50 × 126,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,985.64x = 55,981,931,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,981,931,923.50/294,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,778.50

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