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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,394.60, 398,935.80 and 125,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,394.60, 398,935.80 and 125,989.20 is: 188,673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,394.60 : 398,935.80 = 125,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,394.60/398,935.80 = 125,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,394.60x = 398,935.80 × 125,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,394.60x = 50,261,602,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,261,602,293.36/266,394.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,673.50

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