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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,005.30, 390,007.95 and 126,970.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,005.30, 390,007.95 and 126,970.90 is: 190,456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,005.30 : 390,007.95 = 126,970.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,005.30/390,007.95 = 126,970.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,005.30x = 390,007.95 × 126,970.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,005.30x = 49,519,660,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,519,660,418.66/260,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,456.35

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