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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,269.92, 397,638.77 and 123,214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,269.92, 397,638.77 and 123,214.91 is: 184,698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,269.92 : 397,638.77 = 123,214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,269.92/397,638.77 = 123,214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,269.92x = 397,638.77 × 123,214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,269.92x = 48,995,022,653.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,995,022,653.79/265,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,698.75

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