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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,233.40, 396,350.10 and 124,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,233.40, 396,350.10 and 124,006.20 is: 186,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,233.40 : 396,350.10 = 124,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,233.40/396,350.10 = 124,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,233.40x = 396,350.10 × 124,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,233.40x = 49,149,869,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149,869,770.62/264,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,009.30

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