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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,176.12, 750,260.94 and 126,199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,176.12, 750,260.94 and 126,199.48 is: 189,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,176.12 : 750,260.94 = 126,199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,176.12/750,260.94 = 126,199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,176.12x = 750,260.94 × 126,199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,176.12x = 94,682,540,492.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,682,540,492.31/500,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,298.40

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