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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,666.51, 396,776.60 and 114,793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,666.51, 396,776.60 and 114,793.96 is: 172,094.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,666.51 : 396,776.60 = 114,793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,666.51/396,776.60 = 114,793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,666.51x = 396,776.60 × 114,793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,666.51x = 45,547,557,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,547,557,080.72/264,666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,094.14

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