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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,255.78, 396,444.22 and 114,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,255.78, 396,444.22 and 114,521.20 is: 171,808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,255.78 : 396,444.22 = 114,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,255.78/396,444.22 = 114,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,255.78x = 396,444.22 × 114,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,255.78x = 45,401,267,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,401,267,807.46/264,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,808.04

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