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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,788.06, 397,140.22 and 114,988.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,788.06, 397,140.22 and 114,988.12 is: 172,464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,788.06 : 397,140.22 = 114,988.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,788.06/397,140.22 = 114,988.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,788.06x = 397,140.22 × 114,988.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,788.06x = 45,666,408,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,666,408,012.18/264,788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,464.00

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