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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,907.75, 398,637.90 and 123,680.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,907.75, 398,637.90 and 123,680.75 is: 185,417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,907.75 : 398,637.90 = 123,680.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,907.75/398,637.90 = 123,680.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,907.75x = 398,637.90 × 123,680.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,907.75x = 49,303,834,450.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303,834,450.43/265,907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,417.06

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