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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,740.04, 396,886.77 and 114,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,740.04, 396,886.77 and 114,867.36 is: 172,204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,740.04 : 396,886.77 = 114,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,740.04/396,886.77 = 114,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,740.04x = 396,886.77 × 114,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,740.04x = 45,589,335,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,589,335,488.83/264,740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,204.16

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