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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,052.30, 399,078.45 and 126,084.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,052.30, 399,078.45 and 126,084.30 is: 189,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,052.30 : 399,078.45 = 126,084.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,052.30/399,078.45 = 126,084.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,052.30x = 399,078.45 × 126,084.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,052.30x = 50,317,527,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317,527,013.34/266,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,126.45

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