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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,233.44, 396,414.96 and 123,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,233.44, 396,414.96 and 123,828.40 is: 185,772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,233.44 : 396,414.96 = 123,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,233.44/396,414.96 = 123,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,233.44x = 396,414.96 × 123,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,233.44x = 49,087,430,232.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,087,430,232.86/264,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,772.97

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