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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,637.39, 396,955.46 and 114,858.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,637.39, 396,955.46 and 114,858.26 is: 172,287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,637.39 : 396,955.46 = 114,858.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,637.39/396,955.46 = 114,858.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,637.39x = 396,955.46 × 114,858.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,637.39x = 45,593,613,433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,593,613,433.10/264,637.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,287.12

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