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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,252.50, 639,484.67 and 126,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,252.50, 639,484.67 and 126,732.59 is: 190,130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,252.50 : 639,484.67 = 126,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,252.50/639,484.67 = 126,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,252.50x = 639,484.67 × 126,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,252.50x = 81,043,544,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,043,544,663.31/426,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,130.37

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