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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,535.65, 398,303.11 and 123,303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,535.65, 398,303.11 and 123,303.15 is: 184,954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,535.65 : 398,303.11 = 123,303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,535.65/398,303.11 = 123,303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,535.65x = 398,303.11 × 123,303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,535.65x = 49,112,027,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,112,027,501.28/265,535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,954.55

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