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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,565.31, 389,360.72 and 126,559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,565.31, 389,360.72 and 126,559.26 is: 189,845.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,565.31 : 389,360.72 = 126,559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,565.31/389,360.72 = 126,559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,565.31x = 389,360.72 × 126,559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,565.31x = 49,277,204,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,277,204,912.67/259,565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,845.11

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