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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,661.91, 396,769.68 and 114,789.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,661.91, 396,769.68 and 114,789.32 is: 172,087.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,661.91 : 396,769.68 = 114,789.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,661.91/396,769.68 = 114,789.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,661.91x = 396,769.68 × 114,789.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,661.91x = 45,544,921,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544,921,189.87/264,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,087.18

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