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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,656.46, 396,761.51 and 114,783.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,656.46, 396,761.51 and 114,783.87 is: 172,079.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,656.46 : 396,761.51 = 114,783.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,656.46/396,761.51 = 114,783.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,656.46x = 396,761.51 × 114,783.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,656.46x = 45,541,821,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541,821,584.84/264,656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,079.01

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