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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,752.28, 389,314.90 and 126,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,752.28, 389,314.90 and 126,432.76 is: 189,496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,752.28 : 389,314.90 = 126,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,752.28/389,314.90 = 126,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,752.28x = 389,314.90 × 126,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,752.28x = 49,222,157,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,222,157,316.12/259,752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,496.54

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