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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,314.24, 396,549.12 and 106,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,314.24, 396,549.12 and 106,461.44 is: 159,723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,314.24 : 396,549.12 = 106,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,314.24/396,549.12 = 106,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,314.24x = 396,549.12 × 106,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,314.24x = 42,217,190,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217,190,345.93/264,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,723.48

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