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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,872.20, 397,308.30 and 115,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,872.20, 397,308.30 and 115,281.40 is: 172,922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,872.20 : 397,308.30 = 115,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,872.20/397,308.30 = 115,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,872.20x = 397,308.30 × 115,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,872.20x = 45,802,257,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,802,257,055.62/264,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,922.10

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