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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,051.70, 399,077.55 and 126,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,051.70, 399,077.55 and 126,083.70 is: 189,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,051.70 : 399,077.55 = 126,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,051.70/399,077.55 = 126,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,051.70x = 399,077.55 × 126,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,051.70x = 50,317,174,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317,174,090.94/266,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,125.55

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