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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,888.44, 389,518.74 and 126,568.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,888.44, 389,518.74 and 126,568.92 is: 189,700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,888.44 : 389,518.74 = 126,568.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,888.44/389,518.74 = 126,568.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,888.44x = 389,518.74 × 126,568.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,888.44x = 49,300,966,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300,966,241.56/259,888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,700.50

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