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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,227.40, 396,341.37 and 123,986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,227.40, 396,341.37 and 123,986.16 is: 185,979.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,227.40 : 396,341.37 = 123,986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,227.40/396,341.37 = 123,986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,227.40x = 396,341.37 × 123,986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,227.40x = 49,140,844,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,140,844,515.44/264,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,979.37

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