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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,048.70, 399,073.05 and 126,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,048.70, 399,073.05 and 126,080.70 is: 189,121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,048.70 : 399,073.05 = 126,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,048.70/399,073.05 = 126,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,048.70x = 399,073.05 × 126,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,048.70x = 50,315,409,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,315,409,495.14/266,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,121.05

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