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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,968.67, 473,952.92 and 126,514.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,968.67, 473,952.92 and 126,514.35 is: 189,771.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,968.67 : 473,952.92 = 126,514.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,968.67/473,952.92 = 126,514.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,968.67x = 473,952.92 × 126,514.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,968.67x = 59,961,844,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,961,844,971.83/315,968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,771.49

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