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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,261.68, 396,453.04 and 114,527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,261.68, 396,453.04 and 114,527.08 is: 171,816.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,261.68 : 396,453.04 = 114,527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,261.68/396,453.04 = 114,527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,261.68x = 396,453.04 × 114,527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,261.68x = 45,404,609,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404,609,028.32/264,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,816.85

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