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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,911.20, 397,366.80 and 115,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,911.20, 397,366.80 and 115,320.40 is: 172,980.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,911.20 : 397,366.80 = 115,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,911.20/397,366.80 = 115,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,911.20x = 397,366.80 × 115,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,911.20x = 45,824,498,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,824,498,322.72/264,911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,980.60

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