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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,879.16, 397,309.89 and 115,119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,879.16, 397,309.89 and 115,119.58 is: 172,675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,879.16 : 397,309.89 = 115,119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,879.16/397,309.89 = 115,119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,879.16x = 397,309.89 × 115,119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,879.16x = 45,738,147,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,738,147,666.65/264,879.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,675.52

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