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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,700.83, 397,050.30 and 114,921.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,700.83, 397,050.30 and 114,921.57 is: 172,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,700.83 : 397,050.30 = 114,921.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,700.83/397,050.30 = 114,921.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,700.83x = 397,050.30 × 114,921.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,700.83x = 45,629,643,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,629,643,844.97/264,700.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,381.94

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