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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,946.46, 403,270.35 and 124,694.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,946.46, 403,270.35 and 124,694.64 is: 186,972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,946.46 : 403,270.35 = 124,694.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,946.46/403,270.35 = 124,694.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,946.46x = 403,270.35 × 124,694.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,946.46x = 50,285,651,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,285,651,115.92/268,946.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,972.72

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