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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,259.20, 639,366.72 and 126,742.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,259.20, 639,366.72 and 126,742.56 is: 190,107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,259.20 : 639,366.72 = 126,742.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,259.20/639,366.72 = 126,742.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,259.20x = 639,366.72 × 126,742.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,259.20x = 81,034,974,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,034,974,871.60/426,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,107.27

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