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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,873.63, 397,301.67 and 115,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,873.63, 397,301.67 and 115,114.08 is: 172,667.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,873.63 : 397,301.67 = 115,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,873.63/397,301.67 = 115,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,873.63x = 397,301.67 × 115,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,873.63x = 45,735,016,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,735,016,224.51/264,873.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,667.31

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