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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,669.24, 396,780.65 and 114,796.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,669.24, 396,780.65 and 114,796.63 is: 172,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,669.24 : 396,780.65 = 114,796.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,669.24/396,780.65 = 114,796.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,669.24x = 396,780.65 × 114,796.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,669.24x = 45,549,078,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549,078,911.32/264,669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,098.12

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