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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,499.22, 563,239.11 and 126,181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,499.22, 563,239.11 and 126,181.22 is: 189,268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,499.22 : 563,239.11 = 126,181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,499.22/563,239.11 = 126,181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,499.22x = 563,239.11 × 126,181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,499.22x = 71,070,198,051.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,070,198,051.51/375,499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,268.56

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