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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,891.44, 389,523.20 and 126,571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,891.44, 389,523.20 and 126,571.92 is: 189,704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,891.44 : 389,523.20 = 126,571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,891.44/389,523.20 = 126,571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,891.44x = 389,523.20 × 126,571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,891.44x = 49,302,699,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,302,699,308.54/259,891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,704.98

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