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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,546.20, 389,392.20 and 126,430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,546.20, 389,392.20 and 126,430.80 is: 189,681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,546.20 : 389,392.20 = 126,430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,546.20/389,392.20 = 126,430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,546.20x = 389,392.20 × 126,430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,546.20x = 49,231,167,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,231,167,359.76/259,546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,681.71

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