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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,004.80, 399,007.20 and 126,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,004.80, 399,007.20 and 126,036.80 is: 189,055.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,004.80 : 399,007.20 = 126,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,004.80/399,007.20 = 126,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,004.80x = 399,007.20 × 126,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,004.80x = 50,289,590,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,289,590,664.96/266,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,055.20

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