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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,662.41, 396,770.43 and 114,789.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,662.41, 396,770.43 and 114,789.82 is: 172,087.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,662.41 : 396,770.43 = 114,789.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,662.41/396,770.43 = 114,789.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,662.41x = 396,770.43 × 114,789.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,662.41x = 45,545,205,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,545,205,667.07/264,662.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,087.93

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