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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,501.74, 396,699.57 and 129,507.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,501.74, 396,699.57 and 129,507.65 is: 194,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,501.74 : 396,699.57 = 129,507.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,501.74/396,699.57 = 129,507.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,501.74x = 396,699.57 × 129,507.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,501.74x = 51,375,628,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,375,628,085.18/264,501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,235.50

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