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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,668.98, 396,780.23 and 114,796.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,668.98, 396,780.23 and 114,796.38 is: 172,097.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,668.98 : 396,780.23 = 114,796.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,668.98/396,780.23 = 114,796.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,668.98x = 396,780.23 × 114,796.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,668.98x = 45,548,934,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,548,934,059.57/264,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,097.74

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