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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,722.60, 410,583.90 and 126,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,722.60, 410,583.90 and 126,266.60 is: 189,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,722.60 : 410,583.90 = 126,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,722.60/410,583.90 = 126,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,722.60x = 410,583.90 × 126,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,722.60x = 51,843,033,067.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,843,033,067.74/273,722.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,399.90

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