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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,428.20, 396,059.10 and 159,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,428.20, 396,059.10 and 159,063.40 is: 238,244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,428.20 : 396,059.10 = 159,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,428.20/396,059.10 = 159,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,428.20x = 396,059.10 × 159,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,428.20x = 62,998,507,046.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,998,507,046.94/264,428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,244.28

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