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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,974.92, 400,242.88 and 124,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,974.92, 400,242.88 and 124,749.88 is: 187,022.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,974.92 : 400,242.88 = 124,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,974.92/400,242.88 = 124,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,974.92x = 400,242.88 × 124,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,974.92x = 49,930,251,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,930,251,250.85/266,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,022.25

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