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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,878.48, 397,308.82 and 115,118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,878.48, 397,308.82 and 115,118.76 is: 172,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,878.48 : 397,308.82 = 115,118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,878.48/397,308.82 = 115,118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,878.48x = 397,308.82 × 115,118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,878.48x = 45,737,698,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,737,698,695.46/264,878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,674.27

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