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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,146.28, 396,215.10 and 106,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,146.28, 396,215.10 and 106,370.76 is: 159,554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,146.28 : 396,215.10 = 106,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,146.28/396,215.10 = 106,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,146.28x = 396,215.10 × 106,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,146.28x = 42,145,701,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,145,701,310.48/264,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,554.40

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