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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,839.68, 397,036 and 114,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,839.68, 397,036 and 114,966.88 is: 172,353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,839.68 : 397,036 = 114,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,839.68/397,036 = 114,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,839.68x = 397,036 × 114,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,839.68x = 45,645,990,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,645,990,167.68/264,839.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,353.29

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