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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,663.16, 396,991.50 and 124,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,663.16, 396,991.50 and 124,322.56 is: 186,482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,663.16 : 396,991.50 = 124,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,663.16/396,991.50 = 124,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,663.16x = 396,991.50 × 124,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,663.16x = 49,354,999,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,354,999,578.24/264,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,482.32

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