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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,510.08, 396,786.72 and 124,192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,510.08, 396,786.72 and 124,192.16 is: 186,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,510.08 : 396,786.72 = 124,192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,510.08/396,786.72 = 124,192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,510.08x = 396,786.72 × 124,192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,510.08x = 49,277,799,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,277,799,816.12/264,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,298.38

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