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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,154.97, 396,292.89 and 114,420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,154.97, 396,292.89 and 114,420.18 is: 171,656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,154.97 : 396,292.89 = 114,420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,154.97/396,292.89 = 114,420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,154.97x = 396,292.89 × 114,420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,154.97x = 45,343,903,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,903,806.52/264,154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,656.45

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