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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,251.15, 396,437.27 and 114,516.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,251.15, 396,437.27 and 114,516.57 is: 171,801.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,251.15 : 396,437.27 = 114,516.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,251.15/396,437.27 = 114,516.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,251.15x = 396,437.27 × 114,516.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,251.15x = 45,398,635,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,398,635,807.98/264,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,801.09

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