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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,805.74, 396,984.69 and 114,933.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,805.74, 396,984.69 and 114,933.38 is: 172,302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,805.74 : 396,984.69 = 114,933.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,805.74/396,984.69 = 114,933.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,805.74x = 396,984.69 × 114,933.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,805.74x = 45,626,790,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,626,790,245.03/264,805.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,302.87

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