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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,735.54, 396,880.02 and 114,862.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,735.54, 396,880.02 and 114,862.86 is: 172,197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,735.54 : 396,880.02 = 114,862.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,735.54/396,880.02 = 114,862.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,735.54x = 396,880.02 × 114,862.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,735.54x = 45,586,774,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,586,774,174.06/264,735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,197.41

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