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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,278.06, 562,975.41 and 126,018.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,278.06, 562,975.41 and 126,018.38 is: 189,047.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,278.06 : 562,975.41 = 126,018.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,278.06/562,975.41 = 126,018.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,278.06x = 562,975.41 × 126,018.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,278.06x = 70,945,251,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,945,251,028.04/375,278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,047.16

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