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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,731.23, 397,032.03 and 124,348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,731.23, 397,032.03 and 124,348.51 is: 186,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,731.23 : 397,032.03 = 124,348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,731.23/397,032.03 = 124,348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,731.23x = 397,032.03 × 124,348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,731.23x = 49,370,339,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370,339,367.62/264,731.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,492.32

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