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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,344.20, 390,078.90 and 126,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,344.20, 390,078.90 and 126,937.20 is: 190,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,344.20 : 390,078.90 = 126,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,344.20/390,078.90 = 126,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,344.20x = 390,078.90 × 126,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,344.20x = 49,515,523,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,515,523,345.08/260,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,192.53

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