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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,461.60, 398,203.92 and 123,440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,461.60, 398,203.92 and 123,440.16 is: 185,165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,461.60 : 398,203.92 = 123,440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,461.60/398,203.92 = 123,440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,461.60x = 398,203.92 × 123,440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,461.60x = 49,154,355,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,154,355,597.43/265,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,165.60

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