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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,024.02, 388,437.60 and 123,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,024.02, 388,437.60 and 123,949.44 is: 185,877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,024.02 : 388,437.60 = 123,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,024.02/388,437.60 = 123,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,024.02x = 388,437.60 × 123,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,024.02x = 48,146,622,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146,622,994.94/259,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,877.06

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