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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,549.74, 473,592.15 and 126,143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,549.74, 473,592.15 and 126,143.87 is: 189,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,549.74 : 473,592.15 = 126,143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,549.74/473,592.15 = 126,143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,549.74x = 473,592.15 × 126,143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,549.74x = 59,740,744,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,740,744,234.66/315,549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,322.75

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