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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,995, 389,943.18 and 126,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,995, 389,943.18 and 126,741.24 is: 190,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,995 : 389,943.18 = 126,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,995/389,943.18 = 126,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,995x = 389,943.18 × 126,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,995x = 49,421,882,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421,882,162.74/259,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,087.82

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