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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,278.55, 388,930.19 and 126,000.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,278.55, 388,930.19 and 126,000.02 is: 189,006.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,278.55 : 388,930.19 = 126,000.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,278.55/388,930.19 = 126,000.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,278.55x = 388,930.19 × 126,000.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,278.55x = 49,005,212,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,005,212,060.93/259,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,006.04

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