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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,183.40, 396,275.10 and 106,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,183.40, 396,275.10 and 106,330.60 is: 159,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,183.40 : 396,275.10 = 106,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,183.40/396,275.10 = 106,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,183.40x = 396,275.10 × 106,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,183.40x = 42,136,169,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,136,169,148.06/264,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,495.90

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