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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,082.80, 399,124.20 and 126,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,082.80, 399,124.20 and 126,114.80 is: 189,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,082.80 : 399,124.20 = 126,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,082.80/399,124.20 = 126,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,082.80x = 399,124.20 × 126,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,082.80x = 50,335,468,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,335,468,658.16/266,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,172.20

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