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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,369.88, 545,127.72 and 126,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,369.88, 545,127.72 and 126,649 is: 189,998.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,369.88 : 545,127.72 = 126,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,369.88/545,127.72 = 126,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,369.88x = 545,127.72 × 126,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,369.88x = 69,039,880,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,039,880,610.28/363,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,998.91

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