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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,182.84, 750,275.34 and 126,205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,182.84, 750,275.34 and 126,205.84 is: 189,309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,182.84 : 750,275.34 = 126,205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,182.84/750,275.34 = 126,205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,182.84x = 750,275.34 × 126,205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,182.84x = 94,689,129,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,689,129,515.99/500,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,309.03

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