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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,652.95, 396,978.81 and 114,873.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,652.95, 396,978.81 and 114,873.82 is: 172,310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,652.95 : 396,978.81 = 114,873.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,652.95/396,978.81 = 114,873.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,652.95x = 396,978.81 × 114,873.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,652.95x = 45,602,472,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602,472,363.75/264,652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,310.46

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