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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,770.95, 544,246.64 and 126,115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,770.95, 544,246.64 and 126,115.68 is: 189,204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,770.95 : 544,246.64 = 126,115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,770.95/544,246.64 = 126,115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,770.95x = 544,246.64 × 126,115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,770.95x = 68,638,034,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,638,034,460.74/362,770.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,204.88

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