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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,017.86, 398,802.06 and 123,789.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,017.86, 398,802.06 and 123,789.74 is: 185,580.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,017.86 : 398,802.06 = 123,789.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,017.86/398,802.06 = 123,789.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,017.86x = 398,802.06 × 123,789.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,017.86x = 49,367,601,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,367,601,324.85/266,017.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,580.03

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