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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,095.62, 395,946.42 and 158,889.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,095.62, 395,946.42 and 158,889.94 is: 238,216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,095.62 : 395,946.42 = 158,889.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,095.62/395,946.42 = 158,889.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,095.62x = 395,946.42 × 158,889.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,095.62x = 62,911,902,917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,911,902,917.01/264,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,216.38

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