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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,380.97, 396,626.40 and 120,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,380.97, 396,626.40 and 120,218.12 is: 180,352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,380.97 : 396,626.40 = 120,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,380.97/396,626.40 = 120,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,380.97x = 396,626.40 × 120,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,380.97x = 47,681,678,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,681,678,167.24/264,380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,352.16

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