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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,212.41, 396,379.05 and 114,477.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,212.41, 396,379.05 and 114,477.61 is: 171,742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,212.41 : 396,379.05 = 114,477.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,212.41/396,379.05 = 114,477.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,212.41x = 396,379.05 × 114,477.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,212.41x = 45,376,526,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376,526,298.07/264,212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,742.60

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