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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,684.19, 398,249.48 and 115,884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,684.19, 398,249.48 and 115,884.26 is: 173,705.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,684.19 : 398,249.48 = 115,884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,684.19/398,249.48 = 115,884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,684.19x = 398,249.48 × 115,884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,684.19x = 46,150,843,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,150,843,714.52/265,684.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,705.65

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