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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,660.15, 396,767.07 and 114,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,660.15, 396,767.07 and 114,787.60 is: 172,084.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,660.15 : 396,767.07 = 114,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,660.15/396,767.07 = 114,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,660.15x = 396,767.07 × 114,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,660.15x = 45,543,939,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,543,939,724.33/264,660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,084.61

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