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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,241.44, 396,426.96 and 123,836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,241.44, 396,426.96 and 123,836.40 is: 185,784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,241.44 : 396,426.96 = 123,836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,241.44/396,426.96 = 123,836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,241.44x = 396,426.96 × 123,836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,241.44x = 49,092,087,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,092,087,589.34/264,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,784.97

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