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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,676.60, 396,791.67 and 114,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,676.60, 396,791.67 and 114,804 is: 172,109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,676.60 : 396,791.67 = 114,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,676.60/396,791.67 = 114,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,676.60x = 396,791.67 × 114,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,676.60x = 45,553,270,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553,270,882.68/264,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,109.18

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