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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,680.58, 396,797.68 and 114,808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,680.58, 396,797.68 and 114,808.04 is: 172,115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,680.58 : 396,797.68 = 114,808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,680.58/396,797.68 = 114,808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,680.58x = 396,797.68 × 114,808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,680.58x = 45,555,563,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,555,563,917.35/264,680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,115.25

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