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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,508.08, 396,783.72 and 124,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,508.08, 396,783.72 and 124,190.16 is: 186,295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,508.08 : 396,783.72 = 124,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,508.08/396,783.72 = 124,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,508.08x = 396,783.72 × 124,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,508.08x = 49,276,633,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276,633,672.20/264,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,295.38

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