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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,669.98, 396,781.73 and 114,797.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,669.98, 396,781.73 and 114,797.38 is: 172,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,669.98 : 396,781.73 = 114,797.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,669.98/396,781.73 = 114,797.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,669.98x = 396,781.73 × 114,797.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,669.98x = 45,549,503,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549,503,035.87/264,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,099.24

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