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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,179, 564,268.50 and 126,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,179, 564,268.50 and 126,861 is: 190,291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,179 : 564,268.50 = 126,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,179/564,268.50 = 126,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,179x = 564,268.50 × 126,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,179x = 71,583,666,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,583,666,178.50/376,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,291.50

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