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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,974.64, 397,452.83 and 75,436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,974.64, 397,452.83 and 75,436.17 is: 113,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,974.64 : 397,452.83 = 75,436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,974.64/397,452.83 = 75,436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,974.64x = 397,452.83 × 75,436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,974.64x = 29,982,318,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,982,318,873.68/264,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,151.65

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