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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,028.80, 396,043.20 and 159,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,028.80, 396,043.20 and 159,052.80 is: 238,579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,028.80 : 396,043.20 = 159,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,028.80/396,043.20 = 159,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,028.80x = 396,043.20 × 159,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,028.80x = 62,991,779,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,991,779,880.96/264,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,579.20

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