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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,159.72, 396,252.54 and 106,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,159.72, 396,252.54 and 106,366.86 is: 159,555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,159.72 : 396,252.54 = 106,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,159.72/396,252.54 = 106,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,159.72x = 396,252.54 × 106,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,159.72x = 42,148,138,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148,138,446.82/264,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,555.51

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