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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,110.40, 395,465.76 and 158,784.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,110.40, 395,465.76 and 158,784.48 is: 237,755.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,110.40 : 395,465.76 = 158,784.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,110.40/395,465.76 = 158,784.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,110.40x = 395,465.76 × 158,784.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,110.40x = 62,793,825,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,793,825,059.40/264,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,755.97

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