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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,259.68, 396,450.04 and 114,525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,259.68, 396,450.04 and 114,525.08 is: 171,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,259.68 : 396,450.04 = 114,525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,259.68/396,450.04 = 114,525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,259.68x = 396,450.04 × 114,525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,259.68x = 45,403,472,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,403,472,547.00/264,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,813.85

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