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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,871.13, 397,297.92 and 115,111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,871.13, 397,297.92 and 115,111.58 is: 172,663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,871.13 : 397,297.92 = 115,111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,871.13/397,297.92 = 115,111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,871.13x = 397,297.92 × 115,111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,871.13x = 45,733,591,301.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,733,591,301.91/264,871.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,663.56

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