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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,195.81, 663,178.89 and 126,578.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,195.81, 663,178.89 and 126,578.90 is: 189,835.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,195.81 : 663,178.89 = 126,578.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,195.81/663,178.89 = 126,578.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,195.81x = 663,178.89 × 126,578.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,195.81x = 83,944,456,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,944,456,532.04/442,195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,835.49

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