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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,665.16, 396,994.50 and 124,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,665.16, 396,994.50 and 124,324.56 is: 186,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,665.16 : 396,994.50 = 124,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,665.16/396,994.50 = 124,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,665.16x = 396,994.50 × 124,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,665.16x = 49,356,166,534.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,356,166,534.92/264,665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,485.32

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