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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,213.72, 396,394.02 and 106,405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,213.72, 396,394.02 and 106,405.20 is: 159,637.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,213.72 : 396,394.02 = 106,405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,213.72/396,394.02 = 106,405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,213.72x = 396,394.02 × 106,405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,213.72x = 42,178,384,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,178,384,976.90/264,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,637.38

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