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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,779.02, 396,944.67 and 114,905.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,779.02, 396,944.67 and 114,905.95 is: 172,261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,779.02 : 396,944.67 = 114,905.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,779.02/396,944.67 = 114,905.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,779.02x = 396,944.67 × 114,905.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,779.02x = 45,611,304,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611,304,403.79/264,779.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,261.78

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