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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,583.64, 396,823.08 and 129,589.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,583.64, 396,823.08 and 129,589.85 is: 194,359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,583.64 : 396,823.08 = 129,589.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,583.64/396,823.08 = 129,589.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,583.64x = 396,823.08 × 129,589.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,583.64x = 51,424,243,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,424,243,413.74/264,583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,359.12

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