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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,273.84, 396,471.28 and 114,539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,273.84, 396,471.28 and 114,539.28 is: 171,835.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,273.84 : 396,471.28 = 114,539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,273.84/396,471.28 = 114,539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,273.84x = 396,471.28 × 114,539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,273.84x = 45,411,534,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411,534,951.88/264,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,835.15

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