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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,642.95, 396,963.81 and 114,863.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,642.95, 396,963.81 and 114,863.82 is: 172,295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,642.95 : 396,963.81 = 114,863.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,642.95/396,963.81 = 114,863.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,642.95x = 396,963.81 × 114,863.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,642.95x = 45,596,779,618.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,596,779,618.35/264,642.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,295.47

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