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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,423.20, 396,051.60 and 159,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,423.20, 396,051.60 and 159,058.40 is: 238,236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,423.20 : 396,051.60 = 159,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,423.20/396,051.60 = 159,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,423.20x = 396,051.60 × 159,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,423.20x = 62,995,333,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,995,333,813.44/264,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,236.79

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