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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,807.37, 396,987.15 and 114,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,807.37, 396,987.15 and 114,935 is: 172,305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,807.37 : 396,987.15 = 114,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,807.37/396,987.15 = 114,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,807.37x = 396,987.15 × 114,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,807.37x = 45,627,718,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,627,718,085.25/264,807.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,305.32

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