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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,012.71, 396,215.80 and 106,242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,012.71, 396,215.80 and 106,242.35 is: 159,442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,012.71 : 396,215.80 = 106,242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,012.71/396,215.80 = 106,242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,012.71x = 396,215.80 × 106,242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,012.71x = 42,094,895,452.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,094,895,452.45/264,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,442.69

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