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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,223.44, 396,399.96 and 123,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,223.44, 396,399.96 and 123,818.40 is: 185,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,223.44 : 396,399.96 = 123,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,223.44/396,399.96 = 123,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,223.44x = 396,399.96 × 123,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,223.44x = 49,081,608,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,081,608,807.26/264,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,757.97

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