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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,765.18, 396,924.61 and 114,892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,765.18, 396,924.61 and 114,892.59 is: 172,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,765.18 : 396,924.61 = 114,892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,765.18/396,924.61 = 114,892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,765.18x = 396,924.61 × 114,892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,765.18x = 45,603,697,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,603,697,556.46/264,765.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,242.05

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