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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,670.96, 396,783.26 and 114,798.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,670.96, 396,783.26 and 114,798.37 is: 172,100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,670.96 : 396,783.26 = 114,798.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,670.96/396,783.26 = 114,798.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,670.96x = 396,783.26 × 114,798.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,670.96x = 45,550,071,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,550,071,491.29/264,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,100.75

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