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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,659.15, 396,765.57 and 114,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,659.15, 396,765.57 and 114,786.60 is: 172,083.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,659.15 : 396,765.57 = 114,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,659.15/396,765.57 = 114,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,659.15x = 396,765.57 × 114,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,659.15x = 45,543,370,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,543,370,777.36/264,659.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,083.12

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