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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,523.57, 396,683.82 and 112,624.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,523.57, 396,683.82 and 112,624.34 is: 168,893.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,523.57 : 396,683.82 = 112,624.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,523.57/396,683.82 = 112,624.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,523.57x = 396,683.82 × 112,624.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,523.57x = 44,676,253,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,676,253,134.62/264,523.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,893.28

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