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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,157.98, 396,297.41 and 114,423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,157.98, 396,297.41 and 114,423.18 is: 171,660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,157.98 : 396,297.41 = 114,423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,157.98/396,297.41 = 114,423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,157.98x = 396,297.41 × 114,423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,157.98x = 45,345,609,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,345,609,305.85/264,157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,660.95

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