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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,877.80, 389,816.70 and 126,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,877.80, 389,816.70 and 126,843.40 is: 190,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,877.80 : 389,816.70 = 126,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,877.80/389,816.70 = 126,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,877.80x = 389,816.70 × 126,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,877.80x = 49,445,675,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,445,675,604.78/259,877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,265.10

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