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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,972.93, 400,239.88 and 124,747.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,972.93, 400,239.88 and 124,747.86 is: 187,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,972.93 : 400,239.88 = 124,747.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,972.93/400,239.88 = 124,747.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,972.93x = 400,239.88 × 124,747.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,972.93x = 49,929,068,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,929,068,516.66/266,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,019.22

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