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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,637.89, 396,956.21 and 114,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,637.89, 396,956.21 and 114,858.76 is: 172,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,637.89 : 396,956.21 = 114,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,637.89/396,956.21 = 114,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,637.89x = 396,956.21 × 114,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,637.89x = 45,593,898,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,593,898,054.90/264,637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,287.87

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