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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,545.20, 389,390.70 and 126,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,545.20, 389,390.70 and 126,429.80 is: 189,680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,545.20 : 389,390.70 = 126,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,545.20/389,390.70 = 126,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,545.20x = 389,390.70 × 126,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,545.20x = 49,230,588,322.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,230,588,322.86/259,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,680.21

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