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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,224.67, 396,337.32 and 112,382.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,224.67, 396,337.32 and 112,382.43 is: 168,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,224.67 : 396,337.32 = 112,382.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,224.67/396,337.32 = 112,382.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,224.67x = 396,337.32 × 112,382.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,224.67x = 44,541,351,121.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,351,121.29/264,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,573.78

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