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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,403.36, 396,468.96 and 106,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,403.36, 396,468.96 and 106,589.44 is: 159,829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,403.36 : 396,468.96 = 106,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,403.36/396,468.96 = 106,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,403.36x = 396,468.96 × 106,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,403.36x = 42,259,404,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,259,404,423.78/264,403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,829.30

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