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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,690.33, 397,034.55 and 114,911.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,690.33, 397,034.55 and 114,911.07 is: 172,366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,690.33 : 397,034.55 = 114,911.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,690.33/397,034.55 = 114,911.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,690.33x = 397,034.55 × 114,911.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,690.33x = 45,623,664,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,623,664,967.47/264,690.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,366.19

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