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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,256.77, 396,445.73 and 114,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,256.77, 396,445.73 and 114,522.20 is: 171,809.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,256.77 : 396,445.73 = 114,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,256.77/396,445.73 = 114,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,256.77x = 396,445.73 × 114,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,256.77x = 45,401,837,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,401,837,180.21/264,256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,809.55

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