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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,828.89, 389,754.26 and 126,821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,828.89, 389,754.26 and 126,821.02 is: 190,236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,828.89 : 389,754.26 = 126,821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,828.89/389,754.26 = 126,821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,828.89x = 389,754.26 × 126,821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,828.89x = 49,429,030,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,429,030,947.55/259,828.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,236.86

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