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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,214.40, 396,321.60 and 123,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,214.40, 396,321.60 and 123,987.20 is: 185,980.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,214.40 : 396,321.60 = 123,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,214.40/396,321.60 = 123,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,214.40x = 396,321.60 × 123,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,214.40x = 49,138,805,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,138,805,483.52/264,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,980.80

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