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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,752.80, 397,199.60 and 114,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,752.80, 397,199.60 and 114,928.80 is: 172,423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,752.80 : 397,199.60 = 114,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,752.80/397,199.60 = 114,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,752.80x = 397,199.60 × 114,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,752.80x = 45,649,673,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,649,673,388.48/264,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,423.76

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