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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,010.35, 396,015.53 and 158,947.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,010.35, 396,015.53 and 158,947.95 is: 238,421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,010.35 : 396,015.53 = 158,947.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,010.35/396,015.53 = 158,947.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,010.35x = 396,015.53 × 158,947.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,010.35x = 62,945,855,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945,855,866.92/264,010.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,421.93

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