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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,785.72, 396,955.02 and 114,912.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,785.72, 396,955.02 and 114,912.68 is: 172,272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,785.72 : 396,955.02 = 114,912.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,785.72/396,955.02 = 114,912.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,785.72x = 396,955.02 × 114,912.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,785.72x = 45,615,165,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,615,165,187.65/264,785.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,272.00

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