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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,435.28, 396,315.96 and 123,884.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,435.28, 396,315.96 and 123,884.08 is: 185,668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,435.28 : 396,315.96 = 123,884.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,435.28/396,315.96 = 123,884.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,435.28x = 396,315.96 × 123,884.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,435.28x = 49,097,238,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097,238,093.92/264,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,668.26

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