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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,991.18, 389,937.46 and 126,737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,991.18, 389,937.46 and 126,737.42 is: 190,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,991.18 : 389,937.46 = 126,737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,991.18/389,937.46 = 126,737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,991.18x = 389,937.46 × 126,737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,991.18x = 49,419,667,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,419,667,641.75/259,991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,082.09

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