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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,746.96, 398,717.64 and 123,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,746.96, 398,717.64 and 123,660 is: 185,535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,746.96 : 398,717.64 = 123,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,746.96/398,717.64 = 123,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,746.96x = 398,717.64 × 123,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,746.96x = 49,305,423,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,305,423,362.40/265,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,535.23

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