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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,986.27, 397,255.92 and 115,114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,986.27, 397,255.92 and 115,114.66 is: 172,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,986.27 : 397,255.92 = 115,114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,986.27/397,255.92 = 115,114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,986.27x = 397,255.92 × 115,114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,986.27x = 45,729,980,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,729,980,163.79/264,986.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,574.90

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