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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,225.72, 396,351.54 and 106,432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,225.72, 396,351.54 and 106,432.86 is: 159,654.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,225.72 : 396,351.54 = 106,432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,225.72/396,351.54 = 106,432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,225.72x = 396,351.54 × 106,432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,225.72x = 42,184,827,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,184,827,967.60/264,225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,654.51

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