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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,833.87, 389,761.72 and 126,826.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,833.87, 389,761.72 and 126,826.00 is: 190,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,833.87 : 389,761.72 = 126,826.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,833.87/389,761.72 = 126,826.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,833.87x = 389,761.72 × 126,826.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,833.87x = 49,431,918,609.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431,918,609.25/259,833.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,244.32

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