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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,117.20, 399,175.80 and 126,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,117.20, 399,175.80 and 126,149.20 is: 189,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,117.20 : 399,175.80 = 126,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,117.20/399,175.80 = 126,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,117.20x = 399,175.80 × 126,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,117.20x = 50,355,707,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,355,707,829.36/266,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,223.80

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