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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,170.84, 544,758.68 and 126,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,170.84, 544,758.68 and 126,518 is: 189,777.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,170.84 : 544,758.68 = 126,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,170.84/544,758.68 = 126,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,170.84x = 544,758.68 × 126,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,170.84x = 68,921,778,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,921,778,676.24/363,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,777.84

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