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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,995.82, 589,608.54 and 126,750.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,995.82, 589,608.54 and 126,750.44 is: 190,162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,995.82 : 589,608.54 = 126,750.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,995.82/589,608.54 = 126,750.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,995.82x = 589,608.54 × 126,750.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,995.82x = 74,733,138,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,733,138,924.71/392,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,162.68

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