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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,695.58, 397,042.43 and 114,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,695.58, 397,042.43 and 114,916.32 is: 172,374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,695.58 : 397,042.43 = 114,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,695.58/397,042.43 = 114,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,695.58x = 397,042.43 × 114,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,695.58x = 45,626,654,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,626,654,364.88/264,695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,374.07

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