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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,636.26, 544,056.45 and 126,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,636.26, 544,056.45 and 126,002.86 is: 189,039.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,636.26 : 544,056.45 = 126,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,636.26/544,056.45 = 126,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,636.26x = 544,056.45 × 126,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,636.26x = 68,552,668,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,552,668,701.45/362,636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,039.75

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