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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,906.80, 389,860.20 and 126,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,906.80, 389,860.20 and 126,872.40 is: 190,308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,906.80 : 389,860.20 = 126,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,906.80/389,860.20 = 126,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,906.80x = 389,860.20 × 126,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,906.80x = 49,462,499,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,462,499,238.48/259,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,308.60

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