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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,990, 389,935.68 and 126,736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,990, 389,935.68 and 126,736.24 is: 190,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,990 : 389,935.68 = 126,736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,990/389,935.68 = 126,736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,990x = 389,935.68 × 126,736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,990x = 49,418,981,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,418,981,925.04/259,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,080.32

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