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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,735.43, 396,879.67 and 114,862.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,735.43, 396,879.67 and 114,862.75 is: 172,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,735.43 : 396,879.67 = 114,862.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,735.43/396,879.67 = 114,862.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,735.43x = 396,879.67 × 114,862.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,735.43x = 45,586,689,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,586,689,466.67/264,735.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,197.16

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