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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,893.20, 389,612.03 and 124,890.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,893.20, 389,612.03 and 124,890.03 is: 187,225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,893.20 : 389,612.03 = 124,890.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,893.20/389,612.03 = 124,890.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,893.20x = 389,612.03 × 124,890.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,893.20x = 48,658,658,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,658,658,115.06/259,893.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,225.59

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