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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,660.94, 396,768.25 and 114,788.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,660.94, 396,768.25 and 114,788.35 is: 172,085.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,660.94 : 396,768.25 = 114,788.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,660.94/396,768.25 = 114,788.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,660.94x = 396,768.25 × 114,788.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,660.94x = 45,544,372,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544,372,749.89/264,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,085.74

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