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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,178.22, 396,280.29 and 106,385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,178.22, 396,280.29 and 106,385.36 is: 159,583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,178.22 : 396,280.29 = 106,385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,178.22/396,280.29 = 106,385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,178.22x = 396,280.29 × 106,385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,178.22x = 42,158,421,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,158,421,312.55/264,178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,583.26

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