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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,878.40, 397,536.30 and 122,942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,878.40, 397,536.30 and 122,942.10 is: 184,514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,878.40 : 397,536.30 = 122,942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,878.40/397,536.30 = 122,942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,878.40x = 397,536.30 × 122,942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,878.40x = 48,873,947,548.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,873,947,548.23/264,878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,514.66

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