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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,774.13, 396,937.97 and 114,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,774.13, 396,937.97 and 114,901.52 is: 172,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,774.13 : 396,937.97 = 114,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,774.13/396,937.97 = 114,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,774.13x = 396,937.97 × 114,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,774.13x = 45,608,774,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,608,774,114.02/264,774.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,255.40

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