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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,975.84, 395,979.96 and 106,204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,975.84, 395,979.96 and 106,204.16 is: 159,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,975.84 : 395,979.96 = 106,204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,975.84/395,979.96 = 106,204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,975.84x = 395,979.96 × 106,204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,975.84x = 42,054,719,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,054,719,028.63/263,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,312.76

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