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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,834.68, 397,028.50 and 114,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,834.68, 397,028.50 and 114,961.88 is: 172,345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,834.68 : 397,028.50 = 114,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,834.68/397,028.50 = 114,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,834.68x = 397,028.50 × 114,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,834.68x = 45,643,142,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,643,142,773.58/264,834.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,345.79

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