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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,517.76, 396,630.84 and 137,841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,517.76, 396,630.84 and 137,841.88 is: 206,686.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,517.76 : 396,630.84 = 137,841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,517.76/396,630.84 = 137,841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,517.76x = 396,630.84 × 137,841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,517.76x = 54,672,340,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,672,340,651.58/264,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,686.84

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