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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,147.12, 396,319.32 and 106,420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,147.12, 396,319.32 and 106,420.32 is: 159,670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,147.12 : 396,319.32 = 106,420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,147.12/396,319.32 = 106,420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,147.12x = 396,319.32 × 106,420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,147.12x = 42,176,428,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176,428,856.58/264,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,670.22

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