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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,575.70, 391,805.73 and 126,435.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,575.70, 391,805.73 and 126,435.57 is: 189,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,575.70 : 391,805.73 = 126,435.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,575.70/391,805.73 = 126,435.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,575.70x = 391,805.73 × 126,435.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,575.70x = 49,538,180,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,538,180,801.82/261,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,383.73

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