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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,716.20, 389,647.20 and 126,600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,716.20, 389,647.20 and 126,600.80 is: 189,936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,716.20 : 389,647.20 = 126,600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,716.20/389,647.20 = 126,600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,716.20x = 389,647.20 × 126,600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,716.20x = 49,329,647,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329,647,237.76/259,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,936.74

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