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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,194.92, 394,850.70 and 122,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,194.92, 394,850.70 and 122,877 is: 184,342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,194.92 : 394,850.70 = 122,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,194.92/394,850.70 = 122,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,194.92x = 394,850.70 × 122,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,194.92x = 48,518,069,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,518,069,463.90/263,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,342.73

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