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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,567.31, 389,363.72 and 126,561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,567.31, 389,363.72 and 126,561.26 is: 189,848.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,567.31 : 389,363.72 = 126,561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,567.31/389,363.72 = 126,561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,567.31x = 389,363.72 × 126,561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,567.31x = 49,278,363,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,278,363,001.49/259,567.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,848.11

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