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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,034.60, 390,051.90 and 126,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,034.60, 390,051.90 and 126,846.30 is: 190,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,034.60 : 390,051.90 = 126,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,034.60/390,051.90 = 126,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,034.60x = 390,051.90 × 126,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,034.60x = 49,476,640,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476,640,322.97/260,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,269.45

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