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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,261.30, 396,452.49 and 114,526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,261.30, 396,452.49 and 114,526.68 is: 171,816.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,261.30 : 396,452.49 = 114,526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,261.30/396,452.49 = 114,526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,261.30x = 396,452.49 × 114,526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,261.30x = 45,404,387,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404,387,457.43/264,261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,816.26

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