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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,745.20, 397,117.80 and 115,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,745.20, 397,117.80 and 115,057.20 is: 172,585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,745.20 : 397,117.80 = 115,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,745.20/397,117.80 = 115,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,745.20x = 397,117.80 × 115,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,745.20x = 45,691,262,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,691,262,138.16/264,745.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,585.80

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