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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,175.98, 396,324.36 and 114,441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,175.98, 396,324.36 and 114,441.18 is: 171,687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,175.98 : 396,324.36 = 114,441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,175.98/396,324.36 = 114,441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,175.98x = 396,324.36 × 114,441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,175.98x = 45,355,827,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355,827,421.14/264,175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,687.93

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