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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,412.60, 398,962.80 and 126,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,412.60, 398,962.80 and 126,007.20 is: 188,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,412.60 : 398,962.80 = 126,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,412.60/398,962.80 = 126,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,412.60x = 398,962.80 × 126,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,412.60x = 50,272,185,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,272,185,332.16/266,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,700.48

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