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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,764.80, 397,217.60 and 114,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,764.80, 397,217.60 and 114,940.80 is: 172,441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,764.80 : 397,217.60 = 114,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,764.80/397,217.60 = 114,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,764.80x = 397,217.60 × 114,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,764.80x = 45,656,508,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,656,508,718.08/264,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,441.76

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