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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,172.50, 396,012.23 and 104,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,172.50, 396,012.23 and 104,249.76 is: 156,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,172.50 : 396,012.23 = 104,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,172.50/396,012.23 = 104,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,172.50x = 396,012.23 × 104,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,172.50x = 41,284,179,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284,179,413.32/264,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,277.35

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