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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,257.19, 397,882.14 and 115,494.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,257.19, 397,882.14 and 115,494.27 is: 173,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,257.19 : 397,882.14 = 115,494.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,257.19/397,882.14 = 115,494.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,257.19x = 397,882.14 × 115,494.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,257.19x = 45,953,107,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,953,107,305.34/265,257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,239.82

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