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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,496.22, 563,234.61 and 126,178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,496.22, 563,234.61 and 126,178.22 is: 189,264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,496.22 : 563,234.61 = 126,178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,496.22/563,234.61 = 126,178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,496.22x = 563,234.61 × 126,178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,496.22x = 71,067,940,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,067,940,532.19/375,496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,264.06

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