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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,732.80, 389,319.36 and 126,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,732.80, 389,319.36 and 126,702.72 is: 189,917.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,732.80 : 389,319.36 = 126,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,732.80/389,319.36 = 126,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,732.80x = 389,319.36 × 126,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,732.80x = 49,327,821,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,327,821,860.66/259,732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,917.57

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