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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,833.40, 389,761.01 and 126,825.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,833.40, 389,761.01 and 126,825.53 is: 190,243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,833.40 : 389,761.01 = 126,825.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,833.40/389,761.01 = 126,825.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,833.40x = 389,761.01 × 126,825.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,833.40x = 49,431,644,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431,644,559.25/259,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,243.61

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