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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,664.16, 396,993 and 124,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,664.16, 396,993 and 124,323.56 is: 186,483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,664.16 : 396,993 = 124,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,664.16/396,993 = 124,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,664.16x = 396,993 × 124,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,664.16x = 49,355,583,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,355,583,055.08/264,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,483.82

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