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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,723.20, 389,657.70 and 126,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,723.20, 389,657.70 and 126,607.80 is: 189,947.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,723.20 : 389,657.70 = 126,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,723.20/389,657.70 = 126,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,723.20x = 389,657.70 × 126,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,723.20x = 49,333,704,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,333,704,150.06/259,723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,947.24

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