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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,827.89, 396,709.95 and 122,473.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,827.89, 396,709.95 and 122,473.63 is: 183,464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,827.89 : 396,709.95 = 122,473.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,827.89/396,709.95 = 122,473.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,827.89x = 396,709.95 × 122,473.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,827.89x = 48,586,507,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,586,507,633.62/264,827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,464.47

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