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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,775.16, 396,939.51 and 114,902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,775.16, 396,939.51 and 114,902.56 is: 172,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,775.16 : 396,939.51 = 114,902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,775.16/396,939.51 = 114,902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,775.16x = 396,939.51 × 114,902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,775.16x = 45,609,363,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,609,363,879.45/264,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,256.96

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