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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,253.77, 396,441.23 and 114,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,253.77, 396,441.23 and 114,519.20 is: 171,805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,253.77 : 396,441.23 = 114,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,253.77/396,441.23 = 114,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,253.77x = 396,441.23 × 114,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,253.77x = 45,400,129,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,400,129,951.81/264,253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,805.04

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