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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,176.98, 544,768.20 and 126,519.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,176.98, 544,768.20 and 126,519.28 is: 189,779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,176.98 : 544,768.20 = 126,519.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,176.98/544,768.20 = 126,519.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,176.98x = 544,768.20 × 126,519.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,176.98x = 68,923,679,068.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,923,679,068.98/363,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,779.87

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