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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,981.80, 389,972.70 and 126,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,981.80, 389,972.70 and 126,947.40 is: 190,421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,981.80 : 389,972.70 = 126,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,981.80/389,972.70 = 126,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,981.80x = 389,972.70 × 126,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,981.80x = 49,506,020,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,506,020,335.98/259,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,421.10

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