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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,914.77, 389,557.99 and 126,595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,914.77, 389,557.99 and 126,595.25 is: 189,739.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,914.77 : 389,557.99 = 126,595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,914.77/389,557.99 = 126,595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,914.77x = 389,557.99 × 126,595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,914.77x = 49,316,191,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,316,191,133.55/259,914.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,739.86

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