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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,037.10, 396,055.65 and 159,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,037.10, 396,055.65 and 159,061.10 is: 238,591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,037.10 : 396,055.65 = 159,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,037.10/396,055.65 = 159,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,037.10x = 396,055.65 × 159,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,037.10x = 62,997,047,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,997,047,350.22/264,037.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,591.65

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