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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,989.25, 389,934.56 and 126,735.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,989.25, 389,934.56 and 126,735.49 is: 190,079.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,989.25 : 389,934.56 = 126,735.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,989.25/389,934.56 = 126,735.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,989.25x = 389,934.56 × 126,735.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,989.25x = 49,418,546,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,418,546,895.86/259,989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,079.19

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