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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,423.28, 396,297.96 and 123,872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,423.28, 396,297.96 and 123,872.08 is: 185,650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,423.28 : 396,297.96 = 123,872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,423.28/396,297.96 = 123,872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,423.28x = 396,297.96 × 123,872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,423.28x = 49,090,252,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,090,252,604.96/264,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,650.27

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