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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,157.88, 396,264.51 and 114,413.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,157.88, 396,264.51 and 114,413.31 is: 171,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,157.88 : 396,264.51 = 114,413.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,157.88/396,264.51 = 114,413.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,157.88x = 396,264.51 × 114,413.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,157.88x = 45,337,934,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,337,934,224.63/264,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,631.96

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