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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,034.10, 396,051.15 and 159,058.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,034.10, 396,051.15 and 159,058.10 is: 238,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,034.10 : 396,051.15 = 159,058.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,034.10/396,051.15 = 159,058.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,034.10x = 396,051.15 × 159,058.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,034.10x = 62,995,143,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,995,143,421.82/264,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,587.15

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