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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,429.20, 396,060.60 and 159,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,429.20, 396,060.60 and 159,064.40 is: 238,245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,429.20 : 396,060.60 = 159,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,429.20/396,060.60 = 159,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,429.20x = 396,060.60 × 159,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,429.20x = 62,999,141,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,999,141,702.64/264,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,245.78

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