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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,047.60, 390,071.40 and 126,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,047.60, 390,071.40 and 126,948.40 is: 190,422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,047.60 : 390,071.40 = 126,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,047.60/390,071.40 = 126,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,047.60x = 390,071.40 × 126,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,047.60x = 49,518,940,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,518,940,115.76/260,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,422.60

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