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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,042.80, 396,064.20 and 159,066.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,042.80, 396,064.20 and 159,066.80 is: 238,600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,042.80 : 396,064.20 = 159,066.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,042.80/396,064.20 = 159,066.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,042.80x = 396,064.20 × 159,066.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,042.80x = 63,000,664,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,000,664,888.56/264,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,600.20

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