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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,824.94, 389,423.49 and 126,505.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,824.94, 389,423.49 and 126,505.42 is: 189,605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,824.94 : 389,423.49 = 126,505.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,824.94/389,423.49 = 126,505.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,824.94x = 389,423.49 × 126,505.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,824.94x = 49,264,182,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264,182,160.32/259,824.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,605.29

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