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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,694.68, 396,818.80 and 114,822.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,694.68, 396,818.80 and 114,822.07 is: 172,136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,694.68 : 396,818.80 = 114,822.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,694.68/396,818.80 = 114,822.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,694.68x = 396,818.80 × 114,822.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,694.68x = 45,563,556,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563,556,239.88/264,694.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,136.27

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