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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,648.96, 396,972.81 and 114,869.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,648.96, 396,972.81 and 114,869.82 is: 172,304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,648.96 : 396,972.81 = 114,869.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,648.96/396,972.81 = 114,869.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,648.96x = 396,972.81 × 114,869.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,648.96x = 45,600,195,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,600,195,229.59/264,648.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,304.46

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