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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,781.02, 396,947.67 and 114,907.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,781.02, 396,947.67 and 114,907.95 is: 172,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,781.02 : 396,947.67 = 114,907.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,781.02/396,947.67 = 114,907.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,781.02x = 396,947.67 × 114,907.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,781.02x = 45,612,443,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612,443,016.98/264,781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,264.78

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