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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,867.98, 397,293.08 and 115,108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,867.98, 397,293.08 and 115,108.25 is: 172,658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,867.98 : 397,293.08 = 115,108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,867.98/397,293.08 = 115,108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,867.98x = 397,293.08 × 115,108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,867.98x = 45,731,708,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731,708,613.90/264,867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,658.51

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