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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,873.78, 396,778.04 and 122,519.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,873.78, 396,778.04 and 122,519.22 is: 183,532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,873.78 : 396,778.04 = 122,519.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,873.78/396,778.04 = 122,519.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,873.78x = 396,778.04 × 122,519.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,873.78x = 48,612,935,022.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,612,935,022.03/264,873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,532.45

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