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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,932.61, 391,409.27 and 124,122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,932.61, 391,409.27 and 124,122.86 is: 186,189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,932.61 : 391,409.27 = 124,122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,932.61/391,409.27 = 124,122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,932.61x = 391,409.27 × 124,122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,932.61x = 48,582,838,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582,838,479.34/260,932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,189.22

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