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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,421.20, 396,048.60 and 159,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,421.20, 396,048.60 and 159,056.40 is: 238,233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,421.20 : 396,048.60 = 159,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,421.20/396,048.60 = 159,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,421.20x = 396,048.60 × 159,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,421.20x = 62,994,064,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,994,064,541.04/264,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,233.79

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