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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,254.77, 396,442.73 and 114,520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,254.77, 396,442.73 and 114,520.20 is: 171,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,254.77 : 396,442.73 = 114,520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,254.77/396,442.73 = 114,520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,254.77x = 396,442.73 × 114,520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,254.77x = 45,400,700,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,400,700,728.15/264,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,806.55

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