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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,908.31, 544,451.76 and 126,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,908.31, 544,451.76 and 126,253.04 is: 189,410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,908.31 : 544,451.76 = 126,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,908.31/544,451.76 = 126,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,908.31x = 544,451.76 × 126,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,908.31x = 68,738,687,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,738,687,111.09/362,908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,410.62

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