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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,807.63, 396,988.02 and 114,934.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,807.63, 396,988.02 and 114,934.95 is: 172,305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,807.63 : 396,988.02 = 114,934.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,807.63/396,988.02 = 114,934.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,807.63x = 396,988.02 × 114,934.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,807.63x = 45,627,798,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,627,798,229.30/264,807.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,305.45

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