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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,677.22, 396,792.61 and 114,804.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,677.22, 396,792.61 and 114,804.63 is: 172,110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,677.22 : 396,792.61 = 114,804.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,677.22/396,792.61 = 114,804.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,677.22x = 396,792.61 × 114,804.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,677.22x = 45,553,628,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553,628,777.78/264,677.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,110.12

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