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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,538.12, 390,675.96 and 127,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,538.12, 390,675.96 and 127,218.60 is: 190,763.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,538.12 : 390,675.96 = 127,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,538.12/390,675.96 = 127,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,538.12x = 390,675.96 × 127,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,538.12x = 49,701,248,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,701,248,684.86/260,538.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,763.83

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