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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,536.16, 396,705.20 and 106,678.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,536.16, 396,705.20 and 106,678.56 is: 159,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,536.16 : 396,705.20 = 106,678.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,536.16/396,705.20 = 106,678.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,536.16x = 396,705.20 × 106,678.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,536.16x = 42,319,939,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,319,939,480.51/264,536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,977.90

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