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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,715.70, 389,646.45 and 126,600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,715.70, 389,646.45 and 126,600.30 is: 189,935.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,715.70 : 389,646.45 = 126,600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,715.70/389,646.45 = 126,600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,715.70x = 389,646.45 × 126,600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,715.70x = 49,329,357,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329,357,463.94/259,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,935.99

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