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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,886.60, 410,829.90 and 126,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,886.60, 410,829.90 and 126,430.60 is: 189,645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,886.60 : 410,829.90 = 126,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,886.60/410,829.90 = 126,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,886.60x = 410,829.90 × 126,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,886.60x = 51,941,470,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,941,470,754.94/273,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,645.90

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