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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,987.50, 389,931.93 and 126,733.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,987.50, 389,931.93 and 126,733.74 is: 190,076.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,987.50 : 389,931.93 = 126,733.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,987.50/389,931.93 = 126,733.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,987.50x = 389,931.93 × 126,733.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,987.50x = 49,417,531,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,417,531,834.32/259,987.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,076.57

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