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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,161.12, 396,269.39 and 114,416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,161.12, 396,269.39 and 114,416.56 is: 171,636.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,161.12 : 396,269.39 = 114,416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,161.12/396,269.39 = 114,416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,161.12x = 396,269.39 × 114,416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,161.12x = 45,339,780,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,339,780,437.10/264,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,636.84

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