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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,537.68, 398,306.15 and 123,305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,537.68, 398,306.15 and 123,305.19 is: 184,957.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,537.68 : 398,306.15 = 123,305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,537.68/398,306.15 = 123,305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,537.68x = 398,306.15 × 123,305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,537.68x = 49,113,214,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113,214,887.39/265,537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,957.61

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