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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,979.12, 397,082.22 and 122,867.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,979.12, 397,082.22 and 122,867.92 is: 184,122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,979.12 : 397,082.22 = 122,867.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,979.12/397,082.22 = 122,867.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,979.12x = 397,082.22 × 122,867.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,979.12x = 48,788,666,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,788,666,440.38/264,979.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,122.68

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