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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,644.45, 396,966.06 and 114,865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,644.45, 396,966.06 and 114,865.32 is: 172,297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,644.45 : 396,966.06 = 114,865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,644.45/396,966.06 = 114,865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,644.45x = 396,966.06 × 114,865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,644.45x = 45,597,633,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597,633,511.04/264,644.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,297.72

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