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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,161.09, 555,252.98 and 126,998.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,161.09, 555,252.98 and 126,998.75 is: 190,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,161.09 : 555,252.98 = 126,998.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,161.09/555,252.98 = 126,998.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,161.09x = 555,252.98 × 126,998.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,161.09x = 70,516,435,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,516,435,146.91/370,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,502.02

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