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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,989.28, 398,979.60 and 125,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,989.28, 398,979.60 and 125,848.48 is: 188,770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,989.28 : 398,979.60 = 125,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,989.28/398,979.60 = 125,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,989.28x = 398,979.60 × 125,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,989.28x = 50,210,976,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,210,976,211.01/265,989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,770.68

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