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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,774.96, 397,337.40 and 124,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,774.96, 397,337.40 and 124,544.52 is: 186,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,774.96 : 397,337.40 = 124,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,774.96/397,337.40 = 124,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,774.96x = 397,337.40 × 124,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,774.96x = 49,486,195,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,486,195,761.05/264,774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,899.08

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