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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,874.08, 397,135.76 and 104,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,874.08, 397,135.76 and 104,844 is: 157,196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,874.08 : 397,135.76 = 104,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,874.08/397,135.76 = 104,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,874.08x = 397,135.76 × 104,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,874.08x = 41,637,301,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,637,301,621.44/264,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,196.59

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