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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,679.58, 396,796.18 and 114,807.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,679.58, 396,796.18 and 114,807.04 is: 172,113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,679.58 : 396,796.18 = 114,807.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,679.58/396,796.18 = 114,807.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,679.58x = 396,796.18 × 114,807.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,679.58x = 45,554,994,909.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554,994,909.11/264,679.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,113.75

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