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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,780.04, 396,946.98 and 114,907.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,780.04, 396,946.98 and 114,907.48 is: 172,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,780.04 : 396,946.98 = 114,907.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,780.04/396,946.98 = 114,907.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,780.04x = 396,946.98 × 114,907.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,780.04x = 45,612,177,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612,177,165.41/264,780.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,264.41

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