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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,253.65, 396,441.02 and 114,519.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,253.65, 396,441.02 and 114,519.07 is: 171,804.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,253.65 : 396,441.02 = 114,519.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,253.65/396,441.02 = 114,519.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,253.65x = 396,441.02 × 114,519.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,253.65x = 45,400,056,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,400,056,920.25/264,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,804.84

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