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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,252.65, 396,439.52 and 114,518.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,252.65, 396,439.52 and 114,518.07 is: 171,803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,252.65 : 396,439.52 = 114,518.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,252.65/396,439.52 = 114,518.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,252.65x = 396,439.52 × 114,518.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,252.65x = 45,399,488,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,399,488,129.54/264,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,803.34

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