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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,433.88, 399,847.65 and 126,192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,433.88, 399,847.65 and 126,192.50 is: 189,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,433.88 : 399,847.65 = 126,192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,433.88/399,847.65 = 126,192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,433.88x = 399,847.65 × 126,192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,433.88x = 50,457,774,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,457,774,572.63/266,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,381.98

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