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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,367.60, 396,551.40 and 159,850.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,367.60, 396,551.40 and 159,850.87 is: 239,776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,367.60 : 396,551.40 = 159,850.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,367.60/396,551.40 = 159,850.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,367.60x = 396,551.40 × 159,850.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,367.60x = 63,389,084,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,389,084,698.90/264,367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,776.30

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