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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,993.19, 589,604.60 and 126,747.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,993.19, 589,604.60 and 126,747.81 is: 190,158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,993.19 : 589,604.60 = 126,747.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,993.19/589,604.60 = 126,747.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,993.19x = 589,604.60 × 126,747.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,993.19x = 74,731,092,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,731,092,132.80/392,993.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,158.75

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