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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,261.92, 544,895.91 and 126,604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,261.92, 544,895.91 and 126,604.22 is: 189,907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,261.92 : 544,895.91 = 126,604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,261.92/544,895.91 = 126,604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,261.92x = 544,895.91 × 126,604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,261.92x = 68,986,118,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,986,118,942.26/363,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,907.38

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