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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,908.18, 544,451.57 and 126,252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,908.18, 544,451.57 and 126,252.91 is: 189,410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,908.18 : 544,451.57 = 126,252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,908.18/544,451.57 = 126,252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,908.18x = 544,451.57 × 126,252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,908.18x = 68,738,595,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,738,595,066.57/362,908.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,410.43

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