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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,311.78, 459,467.77 and 126,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,311.78, 459,467.77 and 126,394.58 is: 189,591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,311.78 : 459,467.77 = 126,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,311.78/459,467.77 = 126,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,311.78x = 459,467.77 × 126,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,311.78x = 58,074,235,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,074,235,812.69/306,311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,591.91

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