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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,157.12, 396,263.39 and 114,412.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,157.12, 396,263.39 and 114,412.55 is: 171,630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,157.12 : 396,263.39 = 114,412.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,157.12/396,263.39 = 114,412.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,157.12x = 396,263.39 × 114,412.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,157.12x = 45,337,505,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,337,505,340.14/264,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,630.83

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