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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,292.91, 562,997.70 and 126,033.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,292.91, 562,997.70 and 126,033.23 is: 189,069.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,292.91 : 562,997.70 = 126,033.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,292.91/562,997.70 = 126,033.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,292.91x = 562,997.70 × 126,033.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,292.91x = 70,956,415,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,956,415,168.42/375,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,069.43

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