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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,828.76, 396,711.27 and 122,474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,828.76, 396,711.27 and 122,474.50 is: 183,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,828.76 : 396,711.27 = 122,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,828.76/396,711.27 = 122,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,828.76x = 396,711.27 × 122,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,828.76x = 48,587,013,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,587,013,445.84/264,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,465.78

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