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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,148.23, 639,111.78 and 126,558.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,148.23, 639,111.78 and 126,558.39 is: 189,804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,148.23 : 639,111.78 = 126,558.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,148.23/639,111.78 = 126,558.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,148.23x = 639,111.78 × 126,558.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,148.23x = 80,884,957,906.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,884,957,906.83/426,148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,804.75

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