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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,162.12, 396,270.89 and 114,417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,162.12, 396,270.89 and 114,417.56 is: 171,638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,162.12 : 396,270.89 = 114,417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,162.12/396,270.89 = 114,417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,162.12x = 396,270.89 × 114,417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,162.12x = 45,340,348,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,340,348,332.83/264,162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,638.34

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