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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,248.90, 396,433.89 and 114,514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,248.90, 396,433.89 and 114,514.32 is: 171,797.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,248.90 : 396,433.89 = 114,514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,248.90/396,433.89 = 114,514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,248.90x = 396,433.89 × 114,514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,248.90x = 45,397,357,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397,357,338.30/264,248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,797.72

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