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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,659, 563,488.50 and 126,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,659, 563,488.50 and 126,341 is: 189,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,659 : 563,488.50 = 126,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,659/563,488.50 = 126,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,659x = 563,488.50 × 126,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,659x = 71,191,700,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,191,700,578.50/375,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,511.50

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