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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,891.80, 389,837.70 and 126,857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,891.80, 389,837.70 and 126,857.40 is: 190,286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,891.80 : 389,837.70 = 126,857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,891.80/389,837.70 = 126,857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,891.80x = 389,837.70 × 126,857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,891.80x = 49,453,797,043.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453,797,043.98/259,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,286.10

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