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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,024.27, 388,437.99 and 123,949.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,024.27, 388,437.99 and 123,949.69 is: 185,877.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,024.27 : 388,437.99 = 123,949.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,024.27/388,437.99 = 123,949.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,024.27x = 388,437.99 × 123,949.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,024.27x = 48,146,768,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146,768,444.72/259,024.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,877.44

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