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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,258.14, 396,447.76 and 114,523.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,258.14, 396,447.76 and 114,523.58 is: 171,811.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,258.14 : 396,447.76 = 114,523.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,258.14/396,447.76 = 114,523.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,258.14x = 396,447.76 × 114,523.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,258.14x = 45,402,616,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,402,616,758.18/264,258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,811.61

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