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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,558.60, 396,837.90 and 159,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,558.60, 396,837.90 and 159,323.40 is: 238,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,558.60 : 396,837.90 = 159,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,558.60/396,837.90 = 159,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,558.60x = 396,837.90 × 159,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,558.60x = 63,225,563,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,225,563,476.86/264,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,985.10

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