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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,835.54, 544,302.59 and 126,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,835.54, 544,302.59 and 126,147.60 is: 189,238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,835.54 : 544,302.59 = 126,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,835.54/544,302.59 = 126,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,835.54x = 544,302.59 × 126,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,835.54x = 68,662,464,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,662,464,771.55/362,835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,238.53

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