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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,497.97, 563,237.23 and 126,179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,497.97, 563,237.23 and 126,179.97 is: 189,266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,497.97 : 563,237.23 = 126,179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,497.97/563,237.23 = 126,179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,497.97x = 563,237.23 × 126,179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,497.97x = 71,069,256,784.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,069,256,784.28/375,497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,266.69

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