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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,968.70, 397,453.05 and 115,280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,968.70, 397,453.05 and 115,280.70 is: 172,921.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,968.70 : 397,453.05 = 115,280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,968.70/397,453.05 = 115,280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,968.70x = 397,453.05 × 115,280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,968.70x = 45,818,665,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818,665,821.14/264,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,921.05

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