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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,475.60, 399,057.30 and 126,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,475.60, 399,057.30 and 126,070.20 is: 188,794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,475.60 : 399,057.30 = 126,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,475.60/399,057.30 = 126,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,475.60x = 399,057.30 × 126,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,475.60x = 50,309,233,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,309,233,622.46/266,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,794.90

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